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
That tends to raise questions, particularly around how much control an employer suddenly has over your income and your standing at work.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Then there’s learning loss; studies find that students backslide by around 20% over the summer, and more in lower-income families.
—Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
The roadshow details a handful of future targets by an unspecified date, including lifting gross margins to around 70% from 49% last year and generate a roughly 45% net income margin, versus negative 26% last year.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Parents must foot the bill for these guardians, and split the cost based on their income.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Then there’s learning loss; studies find that students backslide by around 20% over the summer, and more in lower-income families.
—Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
The roadshow details a handful of future targets by an unspecified date, including lifting gross margins to around 70% from 49% last year and generate a roughly 45% net income margin, versus negative 26% last year.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Parents must foot the bill for these guardians, and split the cost based on their income.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for income
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The Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to put the measure on the ballot, with an allocation plan that will move revenue primarily to nonprofit health care providers and county health departments and hospitals, but also to Planned Parenthood and city health care departments in Pasadena and Long Beach.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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In 2024 and in 2025, ad revenue is between 67 and 69 million just for listeners at home, and viewership this season is up nine percent according to Variety, and Paramount puts the average viewers at nine million per show.—
Zulekha Nathoo,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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As this new influx of North Carolinians begins to take part, Jamison says his own dedication comes down to the human connections dancing fosters.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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New metal fencing now surrounds the venue as FIFA prepares for the influx of millions of visitors.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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That's the endless complaint from a number of uninformed fans, outside observers, certain media members and opposing owners happy to push for a salary cap to guarantee themselves more profits.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Duke’s profit + data centers The disagreement over return on equity is one of the central concerns customer advocates and ratepayers have in the case.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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“Income.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/income. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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