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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Sports franchises also care a great deal about cultivating and retaining repeat fans, particularly season-ticket holders, who provide a steady source of revenue.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The lack of disclosure comes as other states record mounting losses in tax revenue to data center subsidies.—
Kevin Hardy,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The influx of overseas talent will be different next year, which could push him lower in the draft.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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As in Wisconsin, visitors from Illinois are sometimes referred to derogatorily using a swear word, and there is concern an influx of Chicagoans will raise housing prices.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 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 25 Apr. 2026.
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