influx

noun

in·​flux ˈin-ˌfləks How to pronounce influx (audio)
Synonyms of influx
: 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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Coloradans could see an influx of miller moths this year as the fluttering, dusty migration feels the impact of warm winter temperatures and drought during their journey from the Eastern Plains, across the Front Range and into the mountains. Katie Langford, Denver Post, 25 May 2026 There simply wasn’t enough cool water to moderate the influx of significantly warmer stormwater, heated by urban infrastructure. Kate Petersen, CNN Money, 25 May 2026 In April 2025, Spain ended its golden visa program after residents complained the high influx of foreigners was driving up housing prices. Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 Security is tight at the Concord courthouse, perhaps because of the new influx of cases. Olga R. Rodriguez, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 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 27 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

influx

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

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