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
Rather than limit the amount of money received from Social Security, the more equitable and effective way to extend the life of the trust fund is to remove the cap on income subject to contributions.
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Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
Some city officials have long been concerned that taxpayers could be left with massive bills if the Olympics don’t generate the income organizers have promised.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Its economy remains fragile, with falling incomes and sharply rising inflation, making relief from the extra shock of high energy prices especially urgent.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the highest-income households are reaping the biggest gains.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
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Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
Some city officials have long been concerned that taxpayers could be left with massive bills if the Olympics don’t generate the income organizers have promised.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Its economy remains fragile, with falling incomes and sharply rising inflation, making relief from the extra shock of high energy prices especially urgent.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the highest-income households are reaping the biggest gains.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for income
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China chip sector faces more disruption Washington’s various restrictions over the past few years have actually helped boost China’s domestic semiconductor industry, analysts told CNBC, with several companies reporting record revenues last year.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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In some areas of the state, county leaders say allowing the creation of data centers can help to diversify the tax revenue away from industries like agriculture, oil, and gas.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Bars and restaurants in the city are preparing for the influx of customers.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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With an influx of talent joining Illinois over the offseason — largely from overseas — the Indiana natives did it by embracing the roles Underwood envisioned for them and developing a willingness to play good, hard defense.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Wainwright alleges that the company started putting profits over people, which is when problems began to escalate.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Public Service Commission has approved a flurry of rate hikes in recent years as private utilities grapple with maintaining profits while improving infrastructure in a mountainous, sparsely populated state.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Income.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/income. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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