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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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As teenagers and their families converge on the Northern Colorado city, many local businesses around Canvas Stadium are preparing for an influx in business. Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2025 However, by the '90s, with the influx of European manufacturers entering the fray, Famel soon went bankrupt. New Atlas, 5 Dec. 2025 But by next December, Carbios pumped the brakes—putting the plant’s construction on hold for an anticipated six to nine months, pending an influx of additional financing. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 4 Dec. 2025 Empty Boxes Similar to shopping and gift bags, an influx of empty boxes in your closet should go as well, and Brock agrees. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025 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 8 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

influx

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

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