influx

noun

in·​flux ˈin-ˌfləks 

: a coming in

an influx of tourists

Synonyms of influx

• flow
• flood
• inflow

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

There is an argument that, in the short term at least, a large influx of marquee players can disrupt a team’s cohesion while new signings bed in. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Cohere received an influx of new customer inquiries after the White House in June put export controls on Anthropic’s advanced AI models. — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

An influx of talented and popular young players — including Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers — helped along those lines. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Then, in 2024, with the influx of attention, security concerns, and money due to Caitlin Clark, Engelbert announced that the WNBA would introduce a league-wide charter program. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin influxus, from Latin influere

First Known Use

1626, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for influx

• deluxe
• mamluks
• redux
• woodchucks
• chucks
• crux
• ducks
• dux
• flux
• klux
• lux
• plucks

Kids Definition

influx

noun

in·​flux ˈin-ˌfləks 

: a flowing or coming in : inflow