as in flow
a flowing or coming in
a sudden influx of people into the exurbs
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Recent Examples of influx
Los Angeles has seen an influx of National Guard and Marine troops over the last week despite the opposition of state and local officials, who say they are not needed and could inflame tensions.
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Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
Jim Lewis, a senior researcher at the Great Cities Institute, a research hub at the University of Illinois Chicago, is skeptical about the possibility of an influx of school-age children in areas with shrinking schools.
—Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 13 June 2025
The mayor alleged without evidence that his indictment was retribution for his criticism of the Biden administration's handling of the influx of migrants to New York City, which has strained local government resources.
—Ben Adler, USA Today, 10 June 2025
Core inflation in the country could surprise at the lower end of the MAS forecast range, economists at Nomura said, citing the impact of influx of cheap Chinese imports.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 6 June 2025
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Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
Jim Lewis, a senior researcher at the Great Cities Institute, a research hub at the University of Illinois Chicago, is skeptical about the possibility of an influx of school-age children in areas with shrinking schools.
—Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 13 June 2025
The mayor alleged without evidence that his indictment was retribution for his criticism of the Biden administration's handling of the influx of migrants to New York City, which has strained local government resources.
—Ben Adler, USA Today, 10 June 2025
Core inflation in the country could surprise at the lower end of the MAS forecast range, economists at Nomura said, citing the impact of influx of cheap Chinese imports.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for influx
Noun
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Some blood vessels were taken from Leah's leg to help get blood flow back to her hand, the doctors said.—
Alexandra Faul,
ABC News,
19 June 2025
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But Haiti’s remittance flows, which surpassed $4 billion last year according to its central bank, are not the only ones that risk taking a hit should the tax provision pass.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2025
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Nothing quite as splashy there, but reps from Max and Lupin maker Gaumont Television France gave their views on some live issues, as boiling hot temperatures gave way to biblical floods in the mountainous locale.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
20 June 2025
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 June 2025
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That would translate in an inflow of more than $1 million over a week as a result of the increase in traverses.—
Leen Al-Rashdan,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
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Furthermore, strong fund inflows into technology funds like the Invesco QQQ Trust during the month of May also reflect the favorable outlook for the sector.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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“Influx.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/influx. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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