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 analysis of more than 2,300 9- and 10-year-olds found that environmental factors ranging from household income to education to neighborhood quality are associated with brain differences that can clearly be seen in MRI scans.
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Jon Hamilton, NPR, 11 June 2026
The change affects those covered through an expansion, which most states chose to make, that gave more lower-income people access to the government’s safety net healthcare program.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
The self-employment tax rules generally subject business income earned by sole proprietors and partners to Social Security and Medicare taxes under Section 1401 of the Internal Revenue Code.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 11 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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Jon Hamilton, NPR, 11 June 2026
The change affects those covered through an expansion, which most states chose to make, that gave more lower-income people access to the government’s safety net healthcare program.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
The self-employment tax rules generally subject business income earned by sole proprietors and partners to Social Security and Medicare taxes under Section 1401 of the Internal Revenue Code.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 11 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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With everything included in a single profit pool, Lore claims, the prices are less expensive because the margins don’t need to support both restaurants and delivery companies.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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Investigators allege renovation bosses used flammable scaffolding netting and foam boards, obstructed escape routes and falsified oversight records, putting profit over safety in the Wang Fuk Court housing complex.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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“Income.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/income. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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