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
Still, there is evidence that for many lower-income people, the spike in gas prices is a big drag on their finances.
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Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Others are riders who just have expendable income and do the sport as a hobby, akin to skiing or golfing.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026
In some cases, the income can be less than the total house payment and still qualify.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Sponsors of Senate Bill 180 sought to use the potentially higher returns from private investment funds to pay for low-income childcare programs.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
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Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Others are riders who just have expendable income and do the sport as a hobby, akin to skiing or golfing.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026
In some cases, the income can be less than the total house payment and still qualify.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Sponsors of Senate Bill 180 sought to use the potentially higher returns from private investment funds to pay for low-income childcare programs.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for income
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This included payroll data for engineers, drivers and pit crews; technical setups and simulation results used to make cars faster; sponsorship revenue; and financial secrets.—
Chase Jordan
May 4,
Charlotte Observer,
4 May 2026
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The sub-market produces significant business and hotel tax revenue, and failure to reinvigorate our CBD limits the city’s ability to flourish.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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The Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association held a briefing on Thursday, preparing businesses for the influx of visitors.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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As Lake Central rises to the top, other teams in Northwest Indiana are taking significant steps forward with an influx of young talent.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The complaint seeks compensatory and punitive damages, disgorgement of profits attributable to the use of Kilcher’s likeness, injunctive relief, and corrective public disclosure.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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Analyst Lorraine Hutchinson believes Ulta is more attractive after a pullback, especially as the retailer could be poised profit from some recent investments.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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“Income.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/income. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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