Synonyms of influx

influx

noun

ˈin-ˌfləks 

as in flow

a flowing or coming in

a sudden influx of people into the exurbs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flow
• flood
• inflow
• income
• affluence
• flux
• rush
• inrush
• inpouring
• torrent
• overflow
• inundation
• deluge
• stream
• tide
• spate
• stampede
• river

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• outflow
• flight
• emigration
• outpouring
• exodus

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of influx

With this influx, there’s been a spate of new hotel openings, but most of them are located in the city center, which, though convenient, can get crowded in the summertime. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Lê Shackelford said the store’s busiest day came about a week after the World Cup had left town — suggesting that the market’s best days would come after the influx of visitors to the city. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026

New vets combine with an influx of young talent to form a team that is significantly better than last season. — Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

The influx of detainees is straining resources in ICE facilities nationwide, which have long reported overcrowding and a lack of adequate medical resources and legal representation. — Philip Wang, Time, 4 Aug. 2026