influx

noun

in·​flux ˈin-ˌfləks How to pronounce influx (audio)
Synonyms of influxnext
: a coming in
an influx of tourists

Examples of influx in a Sentence

The city is preparing for a large influx of tourists this summer. The company has had a sudden influx of capital.
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In Mecklenburg County alone, this influx of visitor spending supported more than 38,000 local jobs. Chase Jordan january 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026 Avoid sending generic applications The start of the new year typically brings an influx of new job openings and motivated job seekers. Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026 However, the influx of activity by the Venezuelan gang within the Colorado community has since diminished, according to Pyrooz. Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026 Upheavals, repression and economic turmoil under those leaders sometimes produced large influxes of new arrivals. Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for influx

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin influxus, from Latin influere

First Known Use

1626, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of influx was in 1626

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“Influx.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/influx. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

influx

noun
in·​flux ˈin-ˌfləks How to pronounce influx (audio)
: a flowing or coming in : inflow

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