Share Repurchases (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2024	May 31, 2023	May 31, 2024	May 31, 2023
Equity [Abstract]
Repurchase authorization amount	$ 250,000		$ 250,000
Percentage of Excise Tax			1.00%
Number of shares of common stock repurchased during the period	154	0	154	0
Repurchase of common stock	$ 17,900	$ 0	$ 17,900	$ 0
Excise taxes			200
Remaining amount available under the repurchase program	$ 46,000		$ 46,000