profit
Usage
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Dwindling profit and license fees from China have also forced it to reduce costs across the board.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
The company expects its Chinese operations to generate a profit of less than $500 million this year—down from $5 billion a decade ago.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
The bullish call stems from IBM’s software concentration, which generates nearly half the company’s revenue and most profit from loyal customers.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
For the full-fiscal year, the analyst consensus is for profit of $5.21 a share on sales totaling $2.23 billion, according to FactSet.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
“Our original thesis was that the securitization machine was Wall Street’s big profit center and it was going to die,” said Eisman.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
Vocabulary lists containing profit
Some Tricky Homonyms
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"The Crucible" -- Vocabulary from all 4 Acts
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Trumps
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
