inflow

noun

in·​flow ˈin-ˌflō How to pronounce inflow (audio)
Synonyms of inflownext
: a flowing in
the inflow of air
an inflow of funds

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The campaign has seen a massive inflow of funds in recent months. The vents provide improved inflow of air.
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The highest segment encompasses the proverbial 1%, who average about $700,000 in annual inflow. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 Indian equity mutual funds have recorded net inflows every month since March 2021, according to data released by industry body Association of Mutual Funds in India earlier this month. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026 The trend began to reverse in July, and spot Bitcoin ETFs surpassed $2 billion in inflows in September. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026 And rising anti-immigrant attitudes is slowing an inflow of foreigners. — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inflow

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First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inflow was in 1839

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inflow

noun
in·​flow ˈin-ˌflō How to pronounce inflow (audio)
1
: the act of flowing in
2
: something that flows in

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