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 With an influx of wealthy transplants since the pandemic, the Montana housing market has become among the most unaffordable in the nation. — Sam Gringlas, NPR, 20 Oct. 2026 After a couple of years of high anxiety over how the influx of AI could reshape the production process and possibly eliminate jobs, the entertainment business has generally settled into a more pragmatic phase. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026 The influx of business travelers also coincided with strong demand at Singapore's luxury hotels. — Jenny Lee,matthew Tan, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 Where the town has failed like many in South Florida is the mass influx of development, especially in the multi-story apartment segment. — Stephen Korka, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for influx

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Noun

Onshore flow brings high-tide flooding to Southeast coast In the Southeast, persistent onshore winds are expected to produce gusty winds and coastal flooding on Sunday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
In that regard, small details like the flow of fabric or the impression of breathing are vitally important.

— Andrew Webster, The Verge, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of flow

Noun

Rainfall may total 12 to 20 inches, causing inland flood concerns, as well.

— Aoife Walsh, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Areas at highest risk of coastal flooding this week are Orange and San Diego counties, where the National Weather Service issued a coastal flood warning that will last through Thursday afternoon.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of flood

Noun

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

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