INFLUX Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

influx

noun

ˈin-ˌfləks

Definition of influx

as in flow

a flowing or coming in a sudden influx of people into the exurbs

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Recent Examples of influx After four decades of conflict, the impoverished, aid-dependent country is now buffeted by multiple crises, from natural disasters and climate change to the largest influx of returning refugees the world has seen in decades. — ABC News, 8 July 2026 South Florida has seen an unprecedented influx of wealth from out of state this year, including several of the world’s richest people buying waterfront real estate in Miami and Miami Beach. — Catherine Odom july 8, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026 Their influx was terrible news for taxpayers and public safety, but fantastic for Antonio Bonheur’s net worth. — Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 7 July 2026 While McMorrow did not elaborate on her decision to exit the race, a person with direct knowledge said the biggest factor was the recent influx of outside spending boosting Stevens. — Joey Cappelletti, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for influx

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Normally, the onshore flow — a west-to-southwest wind that creates the ocean breeze and pushes air away from the coasts — would push the particulate matter with it.

— Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
This would let traffic flow, which is so necessary for the vitality and economy of Chicago; provide a safer route for bikers; and ease the frustration of all of those on the streets of Chicago.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Definition of flow

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Meanwhile, Dondi’s son and son-in-law kept combing the flood area for objects, as did her husband, who also transported bins of things back to the warehouse and coached volunteers.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
And in 1993, after many more floods, the Mississippi swelled again, this time with memorable cruelty.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Definition of flood

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