as in flow
a flowing or coming in
a sudden influx of people into the exurbs
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Recent Examples of influx
For the uninitiated, the Orb is a spherical piece of hardware whose ostensible purpose is to protect the internet from the influx of AI.
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Billy Perrigo, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
This influx of tourists and global attention is in part due to Bad Bunny’s decision to skip a world tour and set up a residency on the island, bringing in a record number of visitors and generating a massive economic impact.
—Kathleen Rellihan, Outside, 10 Feb. 2026
In April 2025, Spain officially ended its golden visa program after residents claimed the high influx of foreigners was driving up housing prices.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Koutroulis said he was surprised by the influx of complaints shared by AQMD, as the county did not collect as many complaints through its reporting system.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
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Billy Perrigo, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
This influx of tourists and global attention is in part due to Bad Bunny’s decision to skip a world tour and set up a residency on the island, bringing in a record number of visitors and generating a massive economic impact.
—Kathleen Rellihan, Outside, 10 Feb. 2026
In April 2025, Spain officially ended its golden visa program after residents claimed the high influx of foreigners was driving up housing prices.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Koutroulis said he was surprised by the influx of complaints shared by AQMD, as the county did not collect as many complaints through its reporting system.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for influx
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That is, this new drug lowers the mother's blood pressure while also improving blood flow to the womb at a time when the baby appears to need it.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2026
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The broken sheets of ice flow downstream until they get stuck at narrow points, sharp bends, or bridges.—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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During heavy rainfall, there is a risk of flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The New Colgate Powerhouse went online in 1969 as part of the New Bullards Bar project, a multipurpose hydroelectric and flood control system built for Yuba County after the devastating Christmas flood of 1955.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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And taxable bond ETFs popped, with $46 billion from investors in net inflows for the month, led by Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) and the Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCIT).—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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First, Dubai’s record year capped a powerful multi-year run of wealth inflows and super-prime new-build delivery.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Influx.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/influx. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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