ACCRUALS Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

accruals

noun

plural of accrual

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 These structures help to reduce or eliminate the impact of the annual tax drag on unrealized inflation accruals and cash flow mismatch, allowing the investor to capture more of the benefit of inflation protection. — Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026 Some executives play games to beat expectations, positioning expenses, shifting revenues, managing accruals like financial magicians. — Richard Torrenzano, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025 That means protecting benefits already earned while negotiating responsible adjustments for future accruals, exploring constitutional pathways for reform and offering voluntary buyout incentives to reduce long-term liabilities. — Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026

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Noun

Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.

— STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026

Definition of increases

Noun

The three free-agent additions came in a flurry Wednesday after the Lakers pulled off an aggressive trade for center Walker Kessler.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
This approach allows the PLAN to maximize the effectiveness of both its existing carriers and future additions to the fleet.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026

Definition of additions

Noun

The indexes are sitting on healthy gains for the year despite a slight pullback in June.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
The agreement ends weeks of lobbying by outside interests and negotiations among lawmakers and the governor at the state Capitol about how to handle a surge of income tax collected on stock market gains related to artificial intelligence.

— Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

Definition of gains

Noun

Both show trust boosts engagement, improves quality, accelerates research, saves millions in drug development and positions trust as infrastructure.

— Kate Vitasek, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Many desert mosses are under threat, and conservationists might be able to better protect them with fungal boosts.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 21 June 2026

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