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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Los Angeles County Vector Control officials say that the influx of mosquitoes is likely from the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant, which has created breeding grounds for the annoying pests. Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026 China’s staggering trade imbalance has also drawn criticism from trading partners seeking to shield domestic industries from an influx of cheap Chinese goods. Anniek Bao,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 19 Jan. 2026 That’s especially true because, in light of the new year, Amazon is seeing a quiet influx of packable, airport-ready matching sets primed to become best-sellers by the time your next trip rolls around. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026 Noem then encouraged more people to sign up to join ICE, the agency which has seen a massive influx of money from the GOP’s budget bill and yet has reportedly been hiring underqualified applicants. William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 18 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 27 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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