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
Precise plans for the apartments aren’t complete, but the state is requiring that at least 20% of the units in the Daniel’s Mill building itself be put aside for people earning no more than 80% of the area’s median income.
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Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Fluctuations in your investment portfolio didn’t affect your base income.
—Doug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Jain co-authored a 2020 study that found that Black women were more likely to report that their income and race were barriers to getting infertility treatment.
—Sarah Elizabeth Richards, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
Win enough, get promoted, your income and valuation soars exponentially (as Wrexham has experienced the last few years).
—Andrés Martinez, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
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Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Fluctuations in your investment portfolio didn’t affect your base income.
—Doug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Jain co-authored a 2020 study that found that Black women were more likely to report that their income and race were barriers to getting infertility treatment.
—Sarah Elizabeth Richards, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
Win enough, get promoted, your income and valuation soars exponentially (as Wrexham has experienced the last few years).
—Andrés Martinez, Fortune, 2 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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To that end, 100 percent of the inn’s profits are funneled to Shorefast for reinvestment in community work.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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Jimenez, who works as a custodian, said that shopping at the non profit's market saves her family a lot of money.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Income.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/income. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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