as in flow
a flowing or coming in
a sudden influx of people into the exurbs
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Recent Examples of influx
Recently, however, an influx of migrants into the United States, combined with a lack of affordable housing options, has left the state overwhelmed with people seeking such assistance.
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Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2025
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Between a slowing economy, an influx of former federal workers looking for new jobs and an overall tightening labor market, the job prospects for 2025 graduates aren’t looking too bright.
—Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
At the start of April, an influx of action figures started appearing on social media sites including LinkedIn and X.
—Kate O'Flaherty, Wired News, 1 May 2025
With the influx of tourists and homebuyers, the dining scene in Malta has majorly evolved.
—Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2025
Click here to subscribe and get it in your inbox every Tuesday.
Between a slowing economy, an influx of former federal workers looking for new jobs and an overall tightening labor market, the job prospects for 2025 graduates aren’t looking too bright.
—Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
At the start of April, an influx of action figures started appearing on social media sites including LinkedIn and X.
—Kate O'Flaherty, Wired News, 1 May 2025
With the influx of tourists and homebuyers, the dining scene in Malta has majorly evolved.
—Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for influx
Noun
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What’s needed is sharper context in the flow of work.—
Saurabh Jain,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Pulmonary Embolism This can cause shortness of breath because a blood clot blocks one or more lung arteries, reducing blood flow and oxygen exchange.—
Emily Brown,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Flooding was reported in several states, including Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia, and flood watches were issued Wednesday in all of them.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Similarly, floods might be due to a broken pipe, but are more often caused by storms, heavy rain, and spring meltwater.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
Noun
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The inflow was largely driven by institutional investors rather than retail investors, said Nomura’s Goto.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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Detailed forecasting of both inflows and outflows—something family offices prioritize as much as return generation.—
Thierry Brunel,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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“Influx.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/influx. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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