influx

noun

in·​flux ˈin-ˌfləks 

: a coming in

an influx of tourists

Synonyms of influx

• flow
• flood
• inflow

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Add a bubbling undercurrent of fresh talent, an influx of new labels activating across the week, and the halo effect of the Winter Olympics, which concluded on February 22, and there’s a lot to consider at MFW FW26, running from February 24 to March 1. —Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026

Despite the recent influx of bars and restaurants in burgeoning downtown Olathe , there aren’t many upscale drink spots nearby. —Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026

The Russian units are reliant on a constant influx of replacements to maintain momentum, the Ukrainian soldiers told ABC News. —David Brennan, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026

Another issue Wright and Boyd have noticed is the influx of homeless people in the area. —Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin influxus, from Latin influere

First Known Use

1626, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for influx

• deluxe
• mamluks
• redux
• woodchucks
• chucks
• crux
• ducks
• dux
• flux
• klux
• lux
• plucks

Kids Definition

influx

noun

in·​flux ˈin-ˌfləks 

: a flowing or coming in : inflow