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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Poland says it's been overwhelmed by the influx and argues that the migrants were sent by Russia and its ally Belarus to destabilize Poland and other Western countries. ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026 Trigger-point injections reverse the hyper-irritability of nerves by inhibiting the influx of neurochemicals and re-regulating the function of various nerves. Dr. Patricia Richard, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026 As migration season begins, get ready for an influx of species, from flamingos to forest woodpeckers. Will Barker, TheWeek, 14 Apr. 2026 One reason the college game has improved so much is an influx of cash. David Brandt, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 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 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

influx

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

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