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
Arsenal really need a productive window to re-establish their ambitions on the back of two that ranged from mixed (last summer’s incomings have not been entirely convincing) to deeply frustrating (the inability to bring in any form of attacking cover in January).
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James McNicholas, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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.
—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
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James McNicholas, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incoming
Noun
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Motion denied From one old idea whose time has come again to another, with one of this column’s regular updates on the imminent arrival of an independent regulator for the professional men’s game in England.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Yet in a nation where 42 percent of adults live with obesity—a rate that has nearly doubled since the 1980s—the arrival of a drug that actually works was hard to ignore.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Studio profit surged 63% to $259 million on revenue off 16% at $2.3 billion.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
8 May 2025
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The company’s revenue of $3.74 billion also beat the consensus estimate of $3.68 billion.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
Noun
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The platforms allow the hem of the pants to fall gracefully without dragging on the floor, which is essential to maintaining an impeccable appearance.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
27 Apr. 2025
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The actor died in 2022 at age 72, with his final onscreen appearance being in the Max special Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts.—
Julia Emmanuele,
EW.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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More: Tesla profits plummet 71% amid backlash to Musk's role with Trump administration Musk says $1 trillion goal hasn't changed Steve Davis, a top DOGE aide and longtime Musk loyalist, is expected to assume a larger role in operations.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Having been bought as a youth player in 2018, Struijk is one of the players who would generate a meaningful profit if the club did need to ease any profit and sustainability rules (PSR) this summer.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Park sees Weak Hero Class as primarily a coming of age story.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Admittedly, this did not require any great foresight; Trump’s first term had given ample warning of the looming disaster of a second coming emboldened by absolute impunity and embittered by a thirst for vengeance.—
Fintan O’Toole,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The fish waste is now a source of income, education, and dignity.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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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
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“Incoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incoming. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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