incoming

noun

Definition of incomingnext
1
as in arrival
the act of coming upon a scene the endless succession of incomings had us wondering how we would ever find room for everyone

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2
as in revenue
usually incomings plural an increase usually measured in money that comes from labor, business, or property the company's incomings from its brick-and-mortar stores, online sales, and Web site advertising

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Recent Examples of incoming Boston is in for more cool temperatures and periods of drizzly weather incoming in the upcoming week, according to National Weather Service forecasts. — Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026 High heat incoming Peak daily temperatures in the afternoon will continue to rise over the next few days. — Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Apr. 2026 With roster movement already underway and a top-25 recruiting class incoming, the season that just concluded serves as a foundation rather than a finished product. — Aaron Segal, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026 Another pit stop under caution incoming. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for incoming
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incoming
  1. arrival
  2. revenue
  3. advent
  4. profit
  5. appearance
  6. income
  7. coming
Noun
  • However, as one indicator, between June 11 and July 19, Miami International Airport saw 3,037,578 total arrivals, slightly down from 3,046,834 one year prior.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • Upon arrival, officers observed a 34-year-old female victim with a stab wound to the back.
    — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 24 July 2026
Definition of arrival
Noun
  • The value of Iran’s oil revenue in dollars peaked by one-and-a-half times from April through July compared to the same period last year, according to Iranian media, after the US temporarily lifted crippling sanctions.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • Outside estimates of its revenue run well below that, and the numbers are his.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of revenue
Noun
  • State level school vouchers have enjoyed a period of growth largely free from regulation and oversight, but the advent of federal vouchers has the potential to change that.
    — Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Thanks to the advent of consumer genetic testing, more than 20% of the general population has submitted DNA samples to private companies.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026
Definition of advent
Noun
  • The recovering profit has also been helped by a favorable comparison with last year.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 July 2026
  • These closures and loss of funding are a direct result of a state system that puts politics and profits ahead of students.
    — Stephanie Vanos, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026
Definition of profit
Noun
  • The event is a free, two-night fan festival featuring interactive fan zones, live music, games, player appearances, giveaways and an MLS watch party.
    — Alex Zietlow July 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026
  • Thorns forward Morgan Weaver made her first appearance since November 2024, drawing a standing ovation from the 21,743 fans at Portland's Providence Park.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Definition of appearance
Noun
  • Her father died years ago, leaving her family dependent on her income.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
  • Median household income in the region grew just 34% over that same stretch.
    — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Definition of income
Noun
  • Set in Murcia, a coming of age tale in which a half gitano boy is abandoned by his father, goes to live with his grandmother, who has kidnapped his father.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 17 July 2026
  • Those layers, which expand in Heartstopper Forever, are illustrative of Oseman’s approach that appreciates both the evolution inherent to queerness and the coming of age.
    — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
Definition of coming

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