: accumulated over a period of time
three weeks of accrued vacation time
… the loan increases by the amount of unpaid, accrued interest.—
James L. Lipscomb
James L. LipscombExamples of accrued in a Sentence
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If enough assets exist, both the outstanding principal and any allowable accrued interest may be paid before remaining assets are distributed to heirs.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The complaint claims that workers immediately lost their jobs, benefits, and access to company systems at that time, and were owed accrued vacation and sick pay.
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Abc News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
The package also includes accrued benefits like retirement, pension or healthcare.
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Rhyma Castillo,
San Antonio Express-News,
2 Mar. 2026
Long criticized by fiscal hawks and ratings agencies as a one-time fix, sweeping accrued money out of TIF districts has increasingly become a short-term lifeline for both the city and — especially this year — Chicago Public Schools.
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Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
Military members are supposed to receive accrued pay after the shutdown is over.
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Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The complaint claims that workers immediately lost their jobs, benefits, and access to company systems at that time, and were owed accrued vacation and sick pay.
—
Abc News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
The package also includes accrued benefits like retirement, pension or healthcare.
—
Rhyma Castillo,
San Antonio Express-News,
2 Mar. 2026
Long criticized by fiscal hawks and ratings agencies as a one-time fix, sweeping accrued money out of TIF districts has increasingly become a short-term lifeline for both the city and — especially this year — Chicago Public Schools.
—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
Military members are supposed to receive accrued pay after the shutdown is over.
—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Accrued.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accrued. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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