as in to accumulate
to increase in amount as time passes
They accrued vacation time throughout the calendar year. A penny-pincher who is accruing a fortune by spending next to nothing.
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Recent Examples of accrue
The Trust's expenses include a Sponsor Fee, which accrues at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Trust's bitcoin holdings.
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Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
Like Benjamin’s angel, he will be buffeted along by time, made to face backwards toward the steadily accruing wreckage of the world.
—Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025
Teams that play less games accrued their points more efficiently.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
This isn’t ideal — interest will still accrue on your loans, and the time probably won’t count toward student loan forgiveness under IDR or PSLF.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
Like Benjamin’s angel, he will be buffeted along by time, made to face backwards toward the steadily accruing wreckage of the world.
—Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025
Teams that play less games accrued their points more efficiently.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
This isn’t ideal — interest will still accrue on your loans, and the time probably won’t count toward student loan forgiveness under IDR or PSLF.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accrue
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According to the National Weather Service, 2 to 3 feet of snow accumulated in the Sierra Nevada at elevations of 7,000 feet and higher from Sunday through Tuesday.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Brushes Some pool cleaners are equipped with brushes that help scrub away grime, algae and other unsightly material that has accumulated on the surfaces of your pool.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2025
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This cocktail tackles skin-barrier damage and its resulting tired-looking skin and helps maximize moisture retention, starting with the moisture from the mask itself.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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The woman’s story reflects that of the many kids whom Amigos For Kids has helped to maximize their potential.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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The compilation, which collects some of the biggest hits from his solo career, experiences a bit of a mixed performance this time around, even though this is a special period for the set.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Fingerprints from Hurd's vehicle were collected and processed, placing Braxton inside her vehicle and residence.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Accrue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accrue. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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