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
In 2025, Meta’s full-year net income was roughly $60 billion, a 3% decline compared to 2024.
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Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The company aims to build houses for those making around an area’s median income, Murphy said, but that’s getting harder in places like Idaho.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2026
REITs are required to distribute most of their income and don’t have to pay the 21% federal corporate income tax on it.
—Jordan Rau, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Lower-income families may also qualify for state or federal child care subsidies that can help with private preschool, but those have growing waitlists, too.
—Moriah Balingit, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The company aims to build houses for those making around an area’s median income, Murphy said, but that’s getting harder in places like Idaho.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2026
REITs are required to distribute most of their income and don’t have to pay the 21% federal corporate income tax on it.
—Jordan Rau, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Lower-income families may also qualify for state or federal child care subsidies that can help with private preschool, but those have growing waitlists, too.
—Moriah Balingit, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for income
Noun
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Oil revenues were at their lowest since the start of the Ukraine war.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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YouTube personalities who generate revenue from advertising depend on high numbers of views to make more money, so they are incentivized to create content that is more outrageous and likely to go viral.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Aid agencies say Israeli security restrictions have tied their hands, creating difficult security barriers that have limited the influx of aid.—
Matt Bradley,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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After experiencing soaring housing costs and an influx of tourists, the city of Athens, Greece, is considering stricter regulations, Euronews reported.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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In February, O’Neil told the Financial Times that LIV was five to ten years away from turning a profit.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Royals plan to build an entertainment district around the stadium to generate steady profits, though the depths of those plans are not yet clear.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Income.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/income. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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