ACCRUE Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

accrue

verb

Definition of accrue

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 If the lockout does go through all of 2027, do players not accrue any service time or will that be something that is negotiated/resolved when a deal is ultimately reached? — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 During that period, late fees and interest continue to accrue and creditors can continue their collection efforts. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 Since then, Dikha has accrued thousands of followers on Instagram and was named a tourism ambassador for his home province of Riau. — Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026 The three-foot radius around your toilet is just as prone to collecting bacteria, grime, and accruing smells as the toilet bowl itself. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accrue

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But at some point, continually accumulating more can become an incomplete vision of success.

— True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
In Cam Miller’s first start at quarterback against the Giants, the Dolphins’ offense had accumulated 102 yards by game’s end.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026

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Mix in Baking Soda to Increase Effectiveness Another way to maximize hydrogen peroxide’s cleaning potential is to add a dose of baking soda.

— Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 31 Aug. 2026
The states presented evidence that senior executives at Meta, intent on maximizing their company’s growth, had repeatedly set aside concerns about what its products were doing to its youngest users.

— Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026

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