Definition of inflownext
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 At the same time, these inflows raised local house prices and rents, with little evidence of increases in housing supply. Jack Fink, CBS News, 12 July 2026 Experts say the island is a microcosm of how a mindset of charity and coordination can handle massive inflows of migrants – not without difficulty, but without the rupture of a sense of community and goodwill. Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 6 July 2026 But numerous studies have demonstrated that a smooth and legal inflow of skilled immigrants does not deprive Americans of such jobs. Robert Hormats, Time, 4 July 2026 Turbid inflows prove particularly disruptive in lakes where fish are spawning, as the dirty — and typically colder — water will push fish off their beds. David A. Brown, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for inflow
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influx
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  • The massive influx of people, which totaled 70% of Ceuta’s resident population, sparked calls by local Spanish authorities for police and the army to establish order.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Ross’ involvement comes as Palm Beach experiences surging demand for private education, fueled by an influx of affluent families and business leaders relocating to the region.
    Luisa Yanez July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

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“Inflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflow. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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