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 Georgia Senate on Wednesday unveiled a spending plan that includes relief for both income and property taxes, the AJC’s David Wickert reports.
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Adam Beam, AJC.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Walmart’s promise of lower prices has broadened its base to include wealthier shoppers in that environment, with the biggest gains in market share coming from households with annual income over $100,000.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Laibson and his collaborators found that workers saved less than 1 percent more of their income.
—Rob Wolfe, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2026
Kaegi’s efforts to pass state legislation to get his hands on more data about property characteristics and income have come up short.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
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Adam Beam, AJC.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Walmart’s promise of lower prices has broadened its base to include wealthier shoppers in that environment, with the biggest gains in market share coming from households with annual income over $100,000.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Laibson and his collaborators found that workers saved less than 1 percent more of their income.
—Rob Wolfe, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2026
Kaegi’s efforts to pass state legislation to get his hands on more data about property characteristics and income have come up short.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for income
Noun
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Like Social Security and Medicare reform and the massive national debt, which is at $38 trillion and counting because Washington refuses to cut spending, despite record amounts of revenue flooding into the Treasury.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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The influx of new observers allowed organizers to spin up neighborhood-specific rapid response groups and reduce response times.—
Nick Woltman,
Twin Cities,
22 Feb. 2026
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Amidst this modern influx, the ancient beats strong with the Pak Tai Temple, an 18th-century ode to the God of the Sea, standing as the heart of the island's colorful Cheung Chau Bun Festival.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Several profit reports from companies helped to lift stocks Wednesday.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Time spent on Instagram The lawsuit alleges that Meta designed its platforms to keep users scrolling and juice profits, a key line of questioning Wednesday.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Income.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/income. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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