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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On Tuesday night, Miami police responded to an influx of calls after a disturbing video was livestreamed on TikTok in which a bloodied Hilton harmed himself repeatedly with a box cutter and knife. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026 Plus, the locals voiced deep anxieties over power consumption, environmental pollution, and potential strain from an influx of construction workers. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026 During the pandemic, an influx of hedge fund managers and finance executives helped push Miami’s Fisher Island to the top. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2026 That’s a little easier at the moment, given the influx of Hornets who’ve been hanging around the facility the last few days and throughout the summer. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 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 9 Aug. 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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