Influx
noun
An arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things.
There was an influx of tourists in town due to the festival.
Often appears as...
- influx of immigrants
- influx of tourists
noun
An act of flowing in.
There is an influx of energy into the system.
Often appears as...
- influx of energy
- influx of electricity
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Technical
noun
The arrival of a large number of species in a new area.
The island saw an influx of new species after the hurricane.
Often appears as...
- influx of species
- influx of wildlife
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Academic
noun
An arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things.
There was an influx of tourists in town due to the festival.
Often appears as...
- influx of immigrants
- influx of tourists
noun
An act of flowing in.
There is an influx of energy into the system.
Often appears as...
- influx of energy
- influx of electricity
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The arrival of a large number of species in a new area.
The island saw an influx of new species after the hurricane.
Often appears as...
- influx of species
- influx of wildlife
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Peak Seasons
Used to describe times when places experience high volumes of visitors, often due to special events or seasons.
The city experiences a significant influx of tourists during the summer music festival.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive or Negative
'Influx' can indicate either a beneficial or overwhelming scenario, depending on the situation.
The small town struggled to support the sudden influx of visitors.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Can be used metaphorically to describe a surge of non-physical things, like ideas or information.
There's been an influx of new technologies in the past decade.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Peak Seasons
Used to describe times when places experience high volumes of visitors, often due to special events or seasons.
The city experiences a significant influx of tourists during the summer music festival.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive or Negative
'Influx' can indicate either a beneficial or overwhelming scenario, depending on the situation.
The small town struggled to support the sudden influx of visitors.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Can be used metaphorically to describe a surge of non-physical things, like ideas or information.
There's been an influx of new technologies in the past decade.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Peak Seasons
Used to describe times when places experience high volumes of visitors, often due to special events or seasons.
The city experiences a significant influx of tourists during the summer music festival.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive or Negative
'Influx' can indicate either a beneficial or overwhelming scenario, depending on the situation.
The small town struggled to support the sudden influx of visitors.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Can be used metaphorically to describe a surge of non-physical things, like ideas or information.
There's been an influx of new technologies in the past decade.
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Would winning the...
where the experimenters made some players rich quickly. The wealthy players started patronizing the poorer players and hogging the snacks they were meant to share. But just because a huge influx of cash isn't guaranteed to bring joy into your life
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History through the eyes...
and 2 million more left their homes behind. But of course, this wasn't the end for the potato. The crop eventually recovered, and Europe's population, especially the working classes, continued to increase. Aided by the influx of Irish migrants,
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What a Sea Snail Die-off...
whereas before you could see the influx of the people that were going diving. - I think seeing and understanding how interconnected everything is, being able to pick your food out of the ocean like that, you have an appreciation for the effort
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How do ventilators work?...
but rather, as a last resort. Enduring this influx of pressurized air requires heavy sedation, and repeated ventilation can cause long-term lung damage. But in extreme situations, ventilators can be the difference between life and death.
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Everest Tourism Changed...
endless self-gain available people are losing focus on the purity and kind of simple life that they once had people are losing the ability to focus on true happiness the influx of tourism has brought a lot of money into the region
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Are the Northern Lights...
And as our ability to forecast space weather has improved, so have our mitigation measures. Power grids can be shut off in advance of a solar storm, while capacitors can be installed to absorb the sudden influx of energy.
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The Sea Turtles of...
what's your breeding season have been like out there this year, this spring and summer? Are you finding more males or more females? I mean, what's it like there? Well in breeding season we have a large influx of both
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How to build (and...
again and again and again. Soon, they were put in positions that they had no business being in. Their positions outstripped their capability, and it was not their fault. The a massive influx of executive education
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The Water Crisis PIPE...
vegan lifestyle livestock farmers in the amazon don't have to worry about where their water comes from but in arizona the largest reliable influx of water has to be pumped uphill from the colorado river
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Can You Hear the Reggae...
we're getting all of this this influx of of of interest and attention is coming from us all these names all these hashtags and so it was important for me to let
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Would winning the...
where the experimenters made some players rich quickly. The wealthy players started patronizing the poorer players and hogging the snacks they were meant to share. But just because a huge influx of cash isn't guaranteed to bring joy into your life
Video examples
History through the eyes...
and 2 million more left their homes behind. But of course, this wasn't the end for the potato. The crop eventually recovered, and Europe's population, especially the working classes, continued to increase. Aided by the influx of Irish migrants,
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What a Sea Snail Die-off...
whereas before you could see the influx of the people that were going diving. - I think seeing and understanding how interconnected everything is, being able to pick your food out of the ocean like that, you have an appreciation for the effort
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How do ventilators work?...
but rather, as a last resort. Enduring this influx of pressurized air requires heavy sedation, and repeated ventilation can cause long-term lung damage. But in extreme situations, ventilators can be the difference between life and death.
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Everest Tourism Changed...
endless self-gain available people are losing focus on the purity and kind of simple life that they once had people are losing the ability to focus on true happiness the influx of tourism has brought a lot of money into the region
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Are the Northern Lights...
And as our ability to forecast space weather has improved, so have our mitigation measures. Power grids can be shut off in advance of a solar storm, while capacitors can be installed to absorb the sudden influx of energy.
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The Sea Turtles of...
what's your breeding season have been like out there this year, this spring and summer? Are you finding more males or more females? I mean, what's it like there? Well in breeding season we have a large influx of both
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How to build (and...
again and again and again. Soon, they were put in positions that they had no business being in. Their positions outstripped their capability, and it was not their fault. The a massive influx of executive education
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The Water Crisis PIPE...
vegan lifestyle livestock farmers in the amazon don't have to worry about where their water comes from but in arizona the largest reliable influx of water has to be pumped uphill from the colorado river
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Can You Hear the Reggae...
we're getting all of this this influx of of of interest and attention is coming from us all these names all these hashtags and so it was important for me to let
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Arlie Russell Hochschild
American Educator
The influx of women into paid work and her increased power raise a woman's aspirations and hopes for equal treatment at home. Her lower wage and status at work and the threat of divorce reduce what she presses for and actually expects.
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Gary Locke
American Politician
The constant influx of new cultures, new ideas and new ways of looking at old problems is a big part of the reason why America has been the most dynamic economy in the world for well over a century.
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Rahul Roy
Indian Actor
Not that I was not getting offers, the big banners might not come but there was still an influx of offers but you know, my growth as an actor was stagnant. I did not want to do the same thing.
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Jan Chipchase
Businessman
The ability to identify someone at a moment's notice by snapping a photo of him or her, to trigger an immediate influx of data about the person behind the face, will forever change the world.
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Spencer Bachus
American Politician
However, in recent years our nation has seen a sizable influx of illegal immigration that at best highlights some alarming inadequacies and at worst indicates a broken system.
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Pim Fortuyn
Dutch Politician
I want to stop the influx of new immigrants. This way, we can give those who are already here the opportunity to fully integrate into our society.
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Keir Starmer
British Politician
If you lose your job because there has been an influx of labour from another country, that is a legitimate cause for concern.
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Michael Jordan
American Basketball Player
It's hard to say if the NBA is hurt by the influx of younger players, but it's definitely impacted the league.
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James Nasmyth
Scottish Inventor
In order to keep pace with the influx of work I had to take on fresh hands.
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Marine Le Pen
French Politician
The influx of migrants must be stopped.
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Arlie Russell Hochschild
American Educator
The influx of women into paid work and her increased power raise a woman's aspirations and hopes for equal treatment at home. Her lower wage and status at work and the threat of divorce reduce what she presses for and actually expects.
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Gary Locke
American Politician
The constant influx of new cultures, new ideas and new ways of looking at old problems is a big part of the reason why America has been the most dynamic economy in the world for well over a century.
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Rahul Roy
Indian Actor
Not that I was not getting offers, the big banners might not come but there was still an influx of offers but you know, my growth as an actor was stagnant. I did not want to do the same thing.
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Jan Chipchase
Businessman
The ability to identify someone at a moment's notice by snapping a photo of him or her, to trigger an immediate influx of data about the person behind the face, will forever change the world.
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Spencer Bachus
American Politician
However, in recent years our nation has seen a sizable influx of illegal immigration that at best highlights some alarming inadequacies and at worst indicates a broken system.
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Pim Fortuyn
Dutch Politician
I want to stop the influx of new immigrants. This way, we can give those who are already here the opportunity to fully integrate into our society.
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Keir Starmer
British Politician
If you lose your job because there has been an influx of labour from another country, that is a legitimate cause for concern.
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Michael Jordan
American Basketball Player
It's hard to say if the NBA is hurt by the influx of younger players, but it's definitely impacted the league.
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James Nasmyth
Scottish Inventor
In order to keep pace with the influx of work I had to take on fresh hands.
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Marine Le Pen
French Politician
The influx of migrants must be stopped.
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