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as in earnings
the amount of money left when expenses are subtracted from the total amount received
after we deducted the cost of sugar, lemons, and paper cups, the profit from a day of lemonade sales was about $20
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as in revenue
an increase usually measured in money that comes from labor, business, or property
found that there was a profit in training dogs for rich people
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as in to benefit
to provide with something useful or desirable
an agreement that profited us all
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Recent Examples of profit
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
5 July 2026
This year and next, the pros expect profits to rebound by double digits.
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Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The investor, who famously predicted and profited from the subprime mortgage crisis in 2008, also reiterated his broader concerns about semiconductor valuations.
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Yun Li,
CNBC,
30 June 2026
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Meanwhile, state ombudsmen blame commercial profit priorities and low wages — nurse aides typically earn less than $20 a hour — that force many facility caregivers to work second jobs, even after heavy 12-hour shifts.
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Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
5 July 2026
This year and next, the pros expect profits to rebound by double digits.
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Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Verb
Each category on the list represents a different way to profit from, or be threatened by, dollars that move on a blockchain.
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Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The investor, who famously predicted and profited from the subprime mortgage crisis in 2008, also reiterated his broader concerns about semiconductor valuations.
—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
30 June 2026
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Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, said AI is a source of productivity and gains.
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Saturated fats can also cause weight gain, affect metabolic health and increase the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease and other health issues, according to the National Library of Medicine.
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During the pandemic, the company started supplying medical apparel to hospitals and schools, and the business took off, with revenue doubling in 2020, Beig said.
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Prosecutors say the aim of the plot was to permanently disrupt gas deliveries via the pipelines and prevent Russia from using the revenues from natural gas trading to finance its military operations.
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Even cars that do benefit from premium gas probably don’t need anything above 91 octane.
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Republicans have also alleged that Mary Peltola, the frontrunner Democratic candidate for Senate, stands to benefit from voter confusion over both Sullivans.
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More than a third of UC undergraduates are low-income students.
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While high-income OnlyFans models can make as much as $100,000 per month − or even in the millions for some celebrity accounts − most aren't rising to that kind of success overnight, or possibly ever.
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“Profit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profit. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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