as in influx
a flowing or coming in
the inflow of new students every September means that there will always be new blood for student organizations
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Recent Examples of inflow
In brief, the bill is expected to lead to spending of about $7 trillion a year with inflows of about $5 trillion a year.
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Ray Dalio, Time, 3 July 2025
In addition, deliveries to water users in the Lower Basin, coupled with 1944 Treaty deliveries to Mexico, have exceeded inflows, causing significant decline in the amount of water in storage [in Lake Mead] since 2000.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
Sub-Saharan Africa received the lowest share of foreign direct investment inflows of all developing economy regions during 2012-23, new World Bank research showed.
—Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 18 June 2025
Among engaged community members, a tweet or Instagram post about a crypto project can trigger an inflow of new users, and this is being recognized and rewarded.
—Charles Wayn, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Ray Dalio, Time, 3 July 2025
In addition, deliveries to water users in the Lower Basin, coupled with 1944 Treaty deliveries to Mexico, have exceeded inflows, causing significant decline in the amount of water in storage [in Lake Mead] since 2000.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
Sub-Saharan Africa received the lowest share of foreign direct investment inflows of all developing economy regions during 2012-23, new World Bank research showed.
—Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 18 June 2025
Among engaged community members, a tweet or Instagram post about a crypto project can trigger an inflow of new users, and this is being recognized and rewarded.
—Charles Wayn, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflow
influx
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More closures also mean that the remaining hospitals still operating maternity units will need to prepare for a possible influx of patients and more staffing, which could be a challenge as the country grapples with a shortage of OB-GYNs, nurses and other healthcare workers.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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But with Thursday’s influx of arm talent, the Yankees hope their relief corps can become a strength.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
31 July 2025
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“Inflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflow. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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