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
Those subsidized premiums would rise to about $461 per month in 2026 if his annual income is $60,000, according to estimates through Covered California, the state marketplace.
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Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
The food program serves about 1 in 8 Americans, mostly with lower incomes.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
That's part of a peculiar mindset that insists people with low incomes should not only be poor, but miserable.
—Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 8 Nov. 2025
The goal would be to price the homes around $200,000 to make the homes affordable to buy for those who earn about 60% of the area income, according to Shawn Wallace, the church's senior pastor.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2025
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Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
The food program serves about 1 in 8 Americans, mostly with lower incomes.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
That's part of a peculiar mindset that insists people with low incomes should not only be poor, but miserable.
—Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 8 Nov. 2025
The goal would be to price the homes around $200,000 to make the homes affordable to buy for those who earn about 60% of the area income, according to Shawn Wallace, the church's senior pastor.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for income
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Questions about education funding Amid the state’s revenue shortfall, Little in August ordered state agencies other than public schools to cut spending by 3%.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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More than 70,000 fans are expected in the area between Thursday and Friday, according to event organizers, and that surge has restaurants and bars preparing for long lines, packed tables, and a major boost in revenue.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Chief Budget Officer David Clodfelter, who helped Levine Cava manage a massive influx of federal COVID aid and then propose austerity measures when the money ran out, will take on an advisory role in the mayor’s administration.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Many of the visitors interviewed by The Denver Post lived near ski resorts and national parks due to seasonal influxes in tourists and labor needs.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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Maybe a genuine boom can keep goosing profit forecasts.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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All profits from the sale of Michigan Lottery tickets go to the state’s School Aid Fund.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Income.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/income. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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