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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Dan Tierney, a spokesman for DeWine, said state agencies are paying attention to the social media allegations but have not received an influx of official complaints. David Ingram, NBC news, 4 Jan. 2026 Other countries scramble to respond Venezuela’s neighbor Colombia sent troops to the border and anticipated an influx of refugees. Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026 Those hedges are likely boosting foreign markets, which are smaller and more easily moved upward by influxes of new money. Jim Edwards, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026 This potential $20 billion marks the largest investment in water supply in Texas history, and comes as the state’s booming economy sees a massive influx in new businesses and residents. Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 1 Jan. 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 7 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

influx

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

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