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
The lifestyle adjustment can be especially brutal for women, who often stay in the family home, but with a vastly diminished income.
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Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 22 June 2025
Deloitte’s annual Money League report, a ranking of the richest clubs in football, found that its top 20 generated £4.2bn of commercial income in 2023-24, which amounted to 44 per cent of the collective turnover.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 22 June 2025
For more great income ideas, get your free copy his latest special report: How to Live off Huge Monthly Dividends (up to 8.7%) — Practically Forever.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Stagnant incomes, instability over job prospects and a poor social security system have dissuaded Chinese young people from having more babies.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 21 June 2025
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Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 22 June 2025
Deloitte’s annual Money League report, a ranking of the richest clubs in football, found that its top 20 generated £4.2bn of commercial income in 2023-24, which amounted to 44 per cent of the collective turnover.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 22 June 2025
For more great income ideas, get your free copy his latest special report: How to Live off Huge Monthly Dividends (up to 8.7%) — Practically Forever.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Stagnant incomes, instability over job prospects and a poor social security system have dissuaded Chinese young people from having more babies.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for income
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Indeed, a separate legislative analysis requested by Wisconsin lawmakers estimated state residents spent more than $121 million on pot products at Illinois dispensaries in 2022, contributing some $36 million in tax revenue to its southern neighbor.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
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During World War II, the company created field rations for the armed services, and Chef Boyardee exploded to a company with $20 million in annual revenue (over $320 million in today’s money).—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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Chief among the concerns are Venice’s already-overcrowded streets, worsened by the constant influx of tourists, and climate change contributing to a sinking city.—
Aldo Luigi Mancusi,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2025
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The special election race saw a massive influx of cash pour into the race from campaign contributions to special interest spending.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
26 June 2025
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Within the first year, the business not only turned a profit but recouped the entire startup investment.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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According to the Harvard Business Review, a 1% improvement in pricing can drive up to an 11% increase in profits.—
Vidhi Agrawal,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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“Income.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/income. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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