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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The company is negotiating with lenders to refinance its debt obligations and anticipates an influx of capital by the end of the fourth quarter of 2024. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024 Tensions began after Israel's establishment in 1948, which led to an influx of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024 With these new products, hospitals saw influxes of CHS, and researchers called for more public health guidance and education for providers. Theara Coleman, theweek, 5 Nov. 2024 The Denver mayor was about six months into his term, and about six months into efforts to provide services to an influx of migrants in his city. Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN, 4 Nov. 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 29 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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