as in increases
something added (as by growth)
had an accrual of $100 through interest on my savings account last year
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Recent Examples of accruals
On the bright side, non-accruals (loans that are delinquent for a prolonged period, usually 90 days) were stable, and its credit quality remains in decent shape.
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Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accruals
Noun
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This year, the plan is being adjusted so that increases will be larger than seen previously.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The port had been unloading aluminum ingots coming up the river from overseas suppliers, but recent tariff increases -- taxes on imports paid by the importer -- slowed that market.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Just days before the meeting, HHS announced five additions to the panel, including people who have publicly spoken out against COVID-19 vaccines.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
18 Sep. 2025
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As the regular season comes to a close over the next few weeks, the Yankees may begin looking into potential free agent additions in the offseason.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Buoyed by those gains, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite secured new closing highs, with the former exceeding the 6,600 level for the first time.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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For franchisors with disciplined operations, strong unit economics, and clear development pipelines, the coming months represent an opportunity to consolidate gains, lock in growth, and prepare for what could be a more favorable interest rate environment heading into 2026.—
Gary Occhiogrosso,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sign up with this welcome offer and gain access to dozens of same-game parlay boosts by clicking here.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, since changes in producer prices are an early warning of coming price boosts at the household level, economic policy makers in the administration and at the Fed who swore oaths to do their jobs should miss some sleep.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Accruals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accruals. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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