as in flow
a flowing or coming in
a sudden influx of people into the exurbs
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Recent Examples of influx
None of the other lofty promises seem in realistic, from the optimistic completion date to an influx of private investment.
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 8 July 2025
The number of missing persons from other campgrounds and across the region remains unknown due to the July Fourth holiday influx of visitors.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
Pitching is always in high demand, this year especially, given the influx of injuries.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 6 July 2025
The Shedd Aquarium is expecting the usual influx of July visitors, who will find special Shark Week programming around the famed central Wild Reef tank, home to more than 20 sharks.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 6 July 2025
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 8 July 2025
The number of missing persons from other campgrounds and across the region remains unknown due to the July Fourth holiday influx of visitors.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
Pitching is always in high demand, this year especially, given the influx of injuries.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 6 July 2025
The Shedd Aquarium is expecting the usual influx of July visitors, who will find special Shark Week programming around the famed central Wild Reef tank, home to more than 20 sharks.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for influx
Noun
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Six bombs or missiles reportedly targeted entry and exit points to block attempts to evacuate the building and disrupt air flow inside.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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That’s because the quick-drying fabric of these pants is perforated throughout, promoting air flow on hot, humid days.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Governments are compelled to spend heavily in response to floods, droughts, and storms, often while tax revenues are falling.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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These funds are earmarked to directly aid flood relief and recovery efforts, providing essential support to families and communities grappling with the aftermath of the severe weather event.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
14 July 2025
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Capping off a weekend rally fueled by record ETF inflows, investor optimism, and growing institutional interest.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Public companies have also been on a bitcoin buying spree and outpaced bitcoin ETF inflows in the second quarter.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
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“Influx.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/influx. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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