influx

noun

in·​flux ˈin-ˌfləks How to pronounce influx (audio)
Synonyms of influx
: a coming in
an influx of tourists

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The city is preparing for a large influx of tourists this summer. The company has had a sudden influx of capital.
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Police officials credited community cooperation for accelerating the case, citing a substantial influx of tips and public digital evidence submitted in the hours following the gunfire. — Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Joan DiFuria and Stephen Goldbart founded the Money, Meaning & Choices Institute in the 1990s to treat people struggling with a sudden influx of wealth from the first internet gold rush. — Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026 Room for Disagreement No matter what happens with Permian oil production, the region is set to see a windfall from the influx of hyperscale data centers, including an enormous one Chevron is building southwest of Midland. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026 The same setup will also bring an influx of Pacific moisture to the Copper State, prompting a flood watch for most of Arizona. — Jamie Ross, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for influx

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin influxus, from Latin influere

First Known Use

1626, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of influx was in 1626

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“Influx.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/influx. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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influx

noun
in·​flux ˈin-ˌfləks How to pronounce influx (audio)
: a flowing or coming in : inflow
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