as in increase
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 accrual
The company identified a material weakness in its internal controls over financial reporting due to issues with expense recording and accruals.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The earnings statement shows a sum of $19.4 million (£15.2 million) under the category of accruals and deferred income which refers to money a company receives for goods or services that haven't yet been delivered to the customer.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
This pause also included a stop on the accrual of interest and the requirement to make student loan payments.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
The decrease is primarily due to an impairment loss and legal settlement accrual.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 29 Nov. 2024
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The earnings statement shows a sum of $19.4 million (£15.2 million) under the category of accruals and deferred income which refers to money a company receives for goods or services that haven't yet been delivered to the customer.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
This pause also included a stop on the accrual of interest and the requirement to make student loan payments.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
The decrease is primarily due to an impairment loss and legal settlement accrual.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 29 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for accrual
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accrual
Noun
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The University of Tennessee in Knoxville and the University of Mississippi had significant increases as well.—
Thomas Oide,
Axios,
16 Mar. 2025
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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After those sky-high gains, investors were already uncertain whether the good times would last.—
John Towfighi,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Moscow has been offered normalization and hinting at territorial gains and sanctions relief.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But in addition to flowers, April showers can also bring a lot of joint pain.—
Elizabeth Medeiros,
Health,
22 Mar. 2025
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The stealth nature and structure of the agreement in addition to the comments made by Caesars and Icahn strongly indicate that this is a very amicable arrangement, and that Icahn is confident in management’s ability.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As the 11th ranked team in the nation, Maryland has their eyes set on a bigger prize, but winning the Big Ten would be a significant confidence boost for the Terrapins.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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These nourishing lip products are formulated with an oil base, delivering the juicy, decadent finish of a lip gloss or sheer lip tint with the moisturizing benefits of a lip balm—ideal for people with dry lips and anyone seeking an aesthetic boost.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Accrual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accrual. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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