as in flows
a flowing or coming in
a sudden influx of people into the exurbs
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Recent Examples of influxes
Many of the visitors interviewed by The Denver Post lived near ski resorts and national parks due to seasonal influxes in tourists and labor needs.
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Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Those hedges are likely boosting foreign markets, which are smaller and more easily moved upward by influxes of new money.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026
Large influxes of displaced people often destabilize a country’s domestic politics, fueling polarization and extremism.
—Arif Husain, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2025
But, according to Keenan, climate change has essentially stopped growth in southward movement, and northern cities are seeing fewer outflows and greater influxes of people.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
For example, state parties now get major influxes of cash, to the tune of a million dollars a month, to hire staff, set up programs, and fortify their ranks.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
Pagliarini has been advising clients, including lottery winners, for over 20 years on how to handle large influxes of money.
—Jeremy Tanner, The Hill, 5 Sep. 2025
During 2021-23, when there were record influxes of immigrants, the United States also had record low unemployment.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025
There’s a sense in the industry that the chart rankings are swayed by sudden influxes of subscribers rather than total audience.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Those hedges are likely boosting foreign markets, which are smaller and more easily moved upward by influxes of new money.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026
Large influxes of displaced people often destabilize a country’s domestic politics, fueling polarization and extremism.
—Arif Husain, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2025
But, according to Keenan, climate change has essentially stopped growth in southward movement, and northern cities are seeing fewer outflows and greater influxes of people.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
For example, state parties now get major influxes of cash, to the tune of a million dollars a month, to hire staff, set up programs, and fortify their ranks.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
Pagliarini has been advising clients, including lottery winners, for over 20 years on how to handle large influxes of money.
—Jeremy Tanner, The Hill, 5 Sep. 2025
During 2021-23, when there were record influxes of immigrants, the United States also had record low unemployment.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025
There’s a sense in the industry that the chart rankings are swayed by sudden influxes of subscribers rather than total audience.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for influxes
Noun
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Southern California is prone to different types of disasters from strong winds, earthquakes, floods and wildfires.—
Amy Johnson,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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An estimated 440 deaths are attributable to the Los Angeles wildfires in January, and more than 1,750 people were killed in December floods and landslides in southeast Asia.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
14 Jan. 2026
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The administration has quietly directed diplomats to press allies on restricting inflows, enhancing deportation mechanisms, and ending policies perceived as favoring migrants over citizens.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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But most large fund managers are already able to buy into Saudi stocks — and the country has been part of the MSCI Emerging Market index since 2019 — which indicates that the latest steps are unlikely to trigger massive inflows.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The satellite’s microwave radiometer can detect subtle variations in sea-surface salinity, which is critical for studying ocean circulation, freshwater fluxes, and climate patterns.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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That’s why At One has invested in Gigablue, which uses microalgae to accelerate natural carbon fluxes into deep-sea sediments.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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This route can be particularly effective for those with steady incomes who simply need better terms and organized repayment.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The assistance goes to a wide range of incomes, depending on the size of the family.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Influxes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/influxes. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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