1
as in arrival
the act of coming upon a scene
the endless succession of incomings had us wondering how we would ever find room for everyone
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2
as in revenue
usually incomings plural
an increase usually measured in money that comes from labor, business, or property
the company's incomings from its brick-and-mortar stores, online sales, and Web site advertising
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Recent Examples of incoming
Newcastle opted against spending in January to retain a substantial budget for the summer, and around half a dozen incomings are possible, while Callum Wilson, Sean Longstaff and Kieran Trippier are among those who may depart.
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Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
As with individuals and businesses, debt is an effect of growing trust in future incomings.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
More snow and ice incoming The storm will dump snow and ice on its northern, colder side while flooding rain and severe thunderstorms pound areas caught under its warmer side.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025
Football obstructs transfers One club who didn’t spend much in January by their own gluttonous standards were Chelsea, whose only ‘incomings’ amounted to the arrival of young midfielder Mathis Amougou from Saint-Etienne and a recall for Trevoh Chalabah from his loan spell at Crystal Palace.
—Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
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Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
As with individuals and businesses, debt is an effect of growing trust in future incomings.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
More snow and ice incoming The storm will dump snow and ice on its northern, colder side while flooding rain and severe thunderstorms pound areas caught under its warmer side.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025
Football obstructs transfers One club who didn’t spend much in January by their own gluttonous standards were Chelsea, whose only ‘incomings’ amounted to the arrival of young midfielder Mathis Amougou from Saint-Etienne and a recall for Trevoh Chalabah from his loan spell at Crystal Palace.
—Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incoming
Noun
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Upon arrival, he was imprisoned in the CECOT mega-prison near Tecoluca, a facility central to President Nayib Bukele's crackdown on gangs.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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The arrival of Netflix accelerated the idea that on-demand viewing is the norm rather than the exception.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Meta, headquartered in Menlo Park, California, earned over $164 billion in revenue in 2024.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Merit reached a net revenue of more than $100 million in 2024 and in 2023 the brand made $100 million in retail sales.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In her four seasons playing at UConn, Bueckers took the Huskies to four Final Fours, two National Championship game appearances and eight BIG EAST titles.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Down the hall in her daughters’ shared space, her Duomo and Lottie prints make appearances on the end-of-bed ottomans and bed skirts.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In 2016, the NBA reduced its playoff cut to 25%, providing a significant boost in the opportunity for postseason profits.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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At least not for Disney, which gave it a brief try and has now meekly implied that for it, profits come before principles.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Silver Surfer traditionally heralds the coming of Galactus, a cosmic entity who consumes planets.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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It’s been a long time in coming but the airline is finally set to present its spacious, private business class seats and stunning uniforms that proudly express the country’s Māori culture.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This mix of current income and reliable dividend growth delivers both immediate cash flow and rising income that can help combat inflation.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Walmart pulled its operating income outlook due to the uncertain nature of the global trade war.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Incoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incoming. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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