INFLUX Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

influx

noun

ˈin-ˌfləks

Definition of influx

as in flow

a flowing or coming in a sudden influx of people into the exurbs

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Recent Examples of influx The Western market is currently bracing for an influx of inexpensive, highly competitive Chinese electric vehicles. — New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2026 Holiday weekends such as the Fourth of July often bring an influx of non-Latino customers searching for grilling meats and competitive prices. — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026 Sheffield’s capital influx was critical, but so was recruiting top American oilfield services players with shale expertise. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026 Raqib Naik, the center’s founder and executive director, said that the team documented an influx of posts portraying South Asians as invaders, job thieves and a demographic threat, evoking Great Replacement theory and remigration rhetoric. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for influx

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The flow of money from Qatar into Gaza has taken on new significance since October 7, 2023, when Hamas terrorists stormed southern Israel, murdered some 1,200 people, and took 251 more hostage.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
Experts warn that the dam needed to create the reservoir will disrupt the river’s natural flow, to the detriment of marine life.

— Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of flow

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Assets under custody/administration increased 10% thanks to an increase in market values, net client inflows, and net new business.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
The trend began to reverse in July, and spot Bitcoin ETFs surpassed $2 billion in inflows in September.

— Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

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