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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Different cities for different folks But unlike Chinese tourists, who have commonly been perceived to visit tourist heavy spots like Kyoto, Osaka and Tokyo, the influx of tourists from other countries seem to be bringing travelers to other regions in Japan. Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026 The virus increases immune activity, which ramps up IgA production and leads to an influx of new antibody clumps in the kidney. Charles Schmidt, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026 Rapid population growth — including an influx of high-earning tech workers — have driven up housing costs, which have far outpaced local wages and transformed what was once one of Texas’ most accessible big cities into its most expensive. Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026 The influx of hedge funds, private equity firms, and their executives has sent luxury housing prices soaring—up more than 187 percent over the past decade—while creating intense demand for new waterfront condominiums. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 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 19 Mar. 2026.

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influx

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

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