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Recent Examples of accrual Another common mistake is assuming that your final paycheck’s bonuses, vacation accruals, or final contributions will automatically be credited to your ESOP account. Joshua Harmon, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025 The Smithland Rewards program accruals will be terminated effective May 12, 2025. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 May 2025 Even partial payments can reduce the accrual of penalties and interest. True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025 The company identified and remediated a material weakness in its internal controls over financial reporting related to the completeness and accuracy of its accrual for employee travel and expenses. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for accrual
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accrual
Noun
  • Certain travel agencies have seen a decline in travel as the cost of living increases.
    Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 27 July 2025
  • But the House saw a 28% increase in business, with much of that driven by young people, Chief Commercial Officer James Ferguson said.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 26 July 2025
Noun
  • Football presenters Alan Shearer and Mark Chapman both benefited from salary gains of at least £60,000 because of UEFA Euro 2024.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 15 July 2025
  • The 2025 Emmy nominations delivered meaningful gains in representation across race, gender and identity, with a few concerning declines.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • In addition to the spread, total and moneyline markets, a bet on the method of victory or number of rounds will also qualify for this promo.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
  • In addition to the elevated dining, first class passengers on Acela are also treated to other perks, like access to station lounges, including the Metropolitan Lounge at New York's Moynihan Train Hall, which features large glass windows, contemporary flooring, Wi-Fi, and snacks.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
Noun
  • These include profit boosts and early payouts at the top of the home page.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
  • The Kpop Demon Hunters soundtrack has already been slaying on the charts, and now, David Guetta is joining the project to give one of its songs an extra boost.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 25 July 2025

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“Accrual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accrual. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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