influx

noun

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

Examples of influx in a Sentence

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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Still, organizers told The Arizona Republic the influx was a net positive. Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026 This is because a massive one-time influx of cash is likely to create far more demand than the economy can possibly meet. Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026 For the uninitiated, the Orb is a spherical piece of hardware whose ostensible purpose is to protect the internet from the influx of AI. Billy Perrigo, Time, 10 Feb. 2026 With a population of just 5,000, Social Circle offers limited housing for the influx of employees required to staff the massive facility. Brian Unger, CBS News, 10 Feb. 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

Time Traveler
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 15 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

influx

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

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