1
as in revenue
an increase usually measured in money that comes from labor, business, or property
her summer job gave her some extra income
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2
as in influx
a flowing or coming in
the income of matériel is still hampered by inadequate logistical support
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Recent Examples of income
As the range of near-term outcomes widens and becomes hard to predict, the company is withholding second-quarter operating income growth and earnings per share forecasts, CFO Rainey said.
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Ananya Mariam Rajesh, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Because she is paid per load, Helen’s income does not meet the minimum wage when there are too few jobs available.
—Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
The fish waste is now a source of income, education, and dignity.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
New York City witnessed an outflow of tens of thousands of high-earning residents from 2017 through 2022 who took billions of dollars of income with them.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
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Ananya Mariam Rajesh, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Because she is paid per load, Helen’s income does not meet the minimum wage when there are too few jobs available.
—Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
The fish waste is now a source of income, education, and dignity.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
New York City witnessed an outflow of tens of thousands of high-earning residents from 2017 through 2022 who took billions of dollars of income with them.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for income
Noun
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Residents want more tax revenue allocated for transit.—
Jack Lavin,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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Moody’s Ratings said problematic debt levels far outpacing government revenue led to the downgrade.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Expect a breakthrough in your personal projects or an influx of ideas that inspire you.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Read the full Pisces Daily Horoscope Aries (March 21 - April 19) Prepare for an influx of activity!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
Noun
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The news came even as the company has cut its sales and profit forecasts.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
24 May 2025
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The problem is that many businesses want to see a profit on the first transaction.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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“Income.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/income. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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