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.
Recent Examples on the Web The duo, who are also married as well as business partners, welcome the influx of big-name celebrity chefs like Bottura and Gordon Ramsay to the city. Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Apr. 2024 By the time Sent Into Space was officially incorporated in 2011 as a business, the pair had already received an influx of requests from prospective clients clamoring for their own launches. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024 Organizers and local leaders are also bracing for another influx: apocalyptic traffic. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024 Most people who gain authorization are finding work fairly easily, Mr. Ewing said, with employers like carpenters and chefs eager for the influx of new workers. Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024 Teachers are up against an influx of disinformation, says Ms. Barbato. Leonardo Bevilacqua, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2024 Related: New pediatricians are seeing few ‘bread and butter’ cases, but an influx of mental health crises Health care practitioners also deserve better tools. Wendy Ward, STAT, 10 Apr. 2024 The palace said at the time that all letters are carefully read and responses would be sent as the small correspondence team processes the influx of mail. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024 If you're headed out of town to view the eclipse, here are some NPR Network resources for areas in the path of totality: Texas The path of totality crosses through the Lone Star State, with some areas expecting a possible influx of visitors in the hundreds of thousands to catch prime viewing. The Npr Network, NPR, 4 Apr. 2024

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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 19 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

influx

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

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