inflow

noun

in·​flow ˈin-ˌflō How to pronounce inflow (audio)
Synonyms of inflownext
: a flowing in
the inflow of air
an inflow of funds

Examples of inflow in a Sentence

The campaign has seen a massive inflow of funds in recent months. The vents provide improved inflow of air.
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The products, which trade under the tickers BHYP and THYP, have raised close to $150 million in assets and since launch have mostly experienced positive net inflow days, something that caught the attention of Nate Geraci, president of NovaDius Wealth Management. Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 6 June 2026 There are already signs that money is being repatriated as March saw the largest monthly inflow ever into Japanese sovereign bond funds. Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 June 2026 That mismatch extends beyond AI, ADP’s Richardson said, noting shortages in specialty trades where retirements far outpace the inflow of new workers. Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 4 June 2026 Additionally, the county is working on upgrades to the Linthicum/Shipley Pumping Station, implement operational improvements to optimize flow management, and prioritize capital projects that improve infiltration and inflow. Adam Thompson, CBS News, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for inflow

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inflow was in 1839

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“Inflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflow. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

inflow

noun
in·​flow ˈin-ˌflō How to pronounce inflow (audio)
1
: the act of flowing in
2
: something that flows in

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