influx

noun

in·​flux ˈin-ˌfləks How to pronounce influx (audio)
: 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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When Is the Earliest the 2024 Election Can Be Called? Election Day has previously morphed into election week in 2020 with an influx of mail-in and early ballots due to the COVID-19 pandemic causing major slowdowns in vote counting and reporting election results. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 The lake replaced an ugly swath of the dry bed of the Salt River that cut through the heart of downtown Tempe and spurred an influx of employment and luxury housing on the coveted waterfront real estate. Jessica Boehm, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024 If and when the price finally breaks above this resistance level, this implies an influx of buying power with the potential to move the price much higher. David Keller, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024 Migrants fill otherwise vacant jobs, help to keep job creation strong and provide an influx of millions of tax dollars. Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024 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 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

influx

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

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