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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Solutions are few without an influx of cash to stem the tide of rising red ink at the hospital, which has been a part of the city since the 1920s. Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026 The state regulations already on our books have done nothing to stop the influx of puppy mill puppies, the root of all the problems posed by puppy-selling stores. Annie Hornish, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026 With the influx of animals in need of serious care, the PSPCA is holding an adoption event on Sunday, April 26 to make space in the shelter and help find homes for animals that have been living there for some time. Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026 Aid agencies say Israeli security restrictions have tied their hands, creating difficult security barriers that have limited the influx of aid. Matt Bradley, NBC news, 25 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 29 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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