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
Spurs refer to the income stream as ‘non-football revenue’ and the focus on boosting it has been clear, with the new stadium integral to the mission.
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Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Lamont’s proposal was expected to help 800,000 tax filers, officials said, as the income eligibility would increase, an issue that had restricted the credit in the past.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025
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
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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Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Lamont’s proposal was expected to help 800,000 tax filers, officials said, as the income eligibility would increase, an issue that had restricted the credit in the past.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025
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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for income
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Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Many apparel operations, including companies like NYC sock maker Bombas which was backed by Daymond John in 2014 and has had lifetime revenues in excess of $1 billion, contend producing in the U.S. was either logistically impossible or would make their products too expensive to sell.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Still, Rotem said the company is anticipating an influx in interest for secondhand shopping.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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An agreement between Washington and Tehran would allow Iraq to resume energy purchases from and through Iran; an influx of cash into Iran would also boost bilateral trade between Iraq and its neighbor, its largest trading partner.—
Taylor Luck,
Christian Science Monitor,
18 Apr. 2025
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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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The closure will give Wall Street a brief break after a turbulent week that saw the Dow plunge into the red Thursday, following UnitedHealth's annual profit forecast.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Income.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/income. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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