influx

noun

in·​flux ˈin-ˌfləks How to pronounce influx (audio)
: 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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More closures also mean that the remaining hospitals still operating maternity units will need to prepare for a possible influx of patients and more staffing, which could be a challenge as the country grapples with a shortage of OB-GYNs, nurses and other healthcare workers. Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025 But with Thursday’s influx of arm talent, the Yankees hope their relief corps can become a strength. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 31 July 2025 The influx of top African talents such as Kanu, Kolo Toure, Lauren and Emmanuel Adebayor helped Arsenal’s presence grow on that particular continent around the turn of the century. Art De Roché, New York Times, 31 July 2025 Bogg had a two-year backlog coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, Vaccarella said, as the company experienced an influx of orders from people who saw the bags on social media. Lindsey Choo, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025 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 19 Aug. 2025.

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influx

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

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