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earnings Synonyms
Another word for earnings
Choosing another word for earnings depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
Money obtained in return for labor, services, or investments.
Usage Example
"She deposited a portion of her weekly income into a high-yield savings account."
Strongest
income
wages
pay
Strong
salary
remuneration
compensation
emoluments
• noun (Context 2)
The net financial profit made by a company during a specific accounting period after deducting costs and taxes.
Usage Example
"The technology firm's quarterly profits exceeded the expectations of Wall Street analysts."
Strongest
profits
net income
Strong
proceeds
returns
gains
revenue
takings
yield
Opposites of earnings
The opposite of earnings shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
losses
expenses
expenditures
outgoings
deficit
costs
liabilities
debts
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Earnings. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/earnings