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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Locals remain split about whether having an influx of visitors right now is a good idea, Bales said. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 1 July 2026 Powered by our constant influx of immigrants and shaped by the steady pulse of youth culture, American style is as tricky to pin down as American-ness itself. — Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026 Busy season begins as only bird rescue source Baby bird season has hit the rescue particularly hard this year with the influx of fresh birds being hatched with nowhere to go. — Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026 At the most superficial level, the DSA influx has associated Democrats with a series of kooky beliefs and statements. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 1 July 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 7 Jul. 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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