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 At least nine states could receive an influx of agents, the sources said. — Luke Barr, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 Avoid overfertilizing in the spring because a sudden influx of nitrogen will cause grass to grow fast at the expense of root health. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026 Italy on Monday extended for another 15 days its suspension of Schengen free-movement arrangements with Spain, a step first imposed July 31 in response to the mass influx into Ceuta. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 An influx of new ships and rerouted vessels has led to a modest supply-demand imbalance in the region. — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for influx

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Noun

The net result is around £229m moving from Stamford Bridge to the Amex Stadium, the largest net transfer flow between any two Premier League clubs.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Project developers can download the HydroGenerate package to run their own feasibility checks with local flow data.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026

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Noun

One of the challenges posed by such an agreement is that the inflow of capital could distort Venezuela’s economy if not handled properly, according to economist Manuel Sutherland, director of the Center for Workers’ Research and Education.

— Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
Nigeria’s net direct investment inflows have improved significantly under Tinubu and the oil industry is booming.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026

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