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 Thanks to an influx of Italian immigrants at the turn of the 20th century, Philadelphia is home to some of the oldest Italian bakeries in the country. — Regan Stephens, New York Times, 2 July 2026 On Tuesday morning, a dozen volunteers joined Montano on the street outside of her restaurant, packing and boxing an influx of supplies — from sanitary supplies to nonperishable foods — dropped off by passing vehicles. — Melody Xu, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 The administration boosted federal law enforcement for city patrols and then announced a crime emergency, taking control of DC’s police department and ordering an influx of roughly 2,000 National Guard troops. — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 3 July 2026 Alysa Guffey Department of Metropolitan Development Director Megan Vukusich kicked off the debate over data centers, saying city staff created regulations to respond to an influx of data centers, which aren't mentioned in the zoning ordinance. — Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for influx

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Noun

Normally, the onshore flow — a west-to-southwest wind that creates the ocean breeze and pushes air away from the coasts — would push the particulate matter with it.

— Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
This would let traffic flow, which is so necessary for the vitality and economy of Chicago; provide a safer route for bikers; and ease the frustration of all of those on the streets of Chicago.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Definition of flow

Noun

Meanwhile, Dondi’s son and son-in-law kept combing the flood area for objects, as did her husband, who also transported bins of things back to the warehouse and coached volunteers.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
And in 1993, after many more floods, the Mississippi swelled again, this time with memorable cruelty.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Definition of flood

Noun

Turbid inflows prove particularly disruptive in lakes where fish are spawning, as the dirty — and typically colder — water will push fish off their beds.

— David A. Brown, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026
Furthermore, newly public companies sometimes mismanage the substantial capital inflow.

— Cicely Jones, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

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