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 Newcastle opted against spending in January to retain a substantial budget for the summer, and around half a dozen incomings are possible, while Callum Wilson, Sean Longstaff and Kieran Trippier are among those who may depart. — Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025 As with individuals and businesses, debt is an effect of growing trust in future incomings. — John Tamny, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025 More snow and ice incoming The storm will dump snow and ice on its northern, colder side while flooding rain and severe thunderstorms pound areas caught under its warmer side. — Mary Gilbert, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025 Football obstructs transfers One club who didn’t spend much in January by their own gluttonous standards were Chelsea, whose only ‘incomings’ amounted to the arrival of young midfielder Mathis Amougou from Saint-Etienne and a recall for Trevoh Chalabah from his loan spell at Crystal Palace. — Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for incoming
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  1. arrival
  2. revenue
  3. appearance
  4. profit
  5. coming
  6. income
Noun
  • The arrival of Netflix accelerated the idea that on-demand viewing is the norm rather than the exception.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
  • In an Instagram Reel on Thursday, April 17, the former Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star announced the arrival of her fifth child.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Definition of arrival
Noun
  • Merit reached a net revenue of more than $100 million in 2024 and in 2023 the brand made $100 million in retail sales.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Meta, headquartered in Menlo Park, California, earned over $164 billion in revenue in 2024.
    — Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of revenue
Noun
  • In her four seasons playing at UConn, Bueckers took the Huskies to four Final Fours, two National Championship game appearances and eight BIG EAST titles.
    — Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Down the hall in her daughters’ shared space, her Duomo and Lottie prints make appearances on the end-of-bed ottomans and bed skirts.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of appearance
Noun
  • In 2016, the NBA reduced its playoff cut to 25%, providing a significant boost in the opportunity for postseason profits.
    — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 18 Apr. 2025
  • At least not for Disney, which gave it a brief try and has now meekly implied that for it, profits come before principles.
    — Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
Definition of profit
Noun
  • The Silver Surfer traditionally heralds the coming of Galactus, a cosmic entity who consumes planets.
    — Eliana Dockterman, Time, 17 Apr. 2025
  • It’s been a long time in coming but the airline is finally set to present its spacious, private business class seats and stunning uniforms that proudly express the country’s Māori culture.
    — Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Definition of coming
Noun
  • Lamont’s proposal was expected to help 800,000 tax filers, officials said, as the income eligibility would increase, an issue that had restricted the credit in the past.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Spurs refer to the income stream as ‘non-football revenue’ and the focus on boosting it has been clear, with the new stadium integral to the mission.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
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