as in input
matter that is fed into something
the intake on that paper shredder is limited to five sheets at a time
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Recent Examples of intake
The chimney, a symbol of the site’s industrial heritage, now functions as an intake for external air captured at 60 meters, which is then circulated through the bioclimatic greenhouse on the south facade, which Ruffini highlighted, and that helps to regulate internal temperatures.
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Greater alcohol intake was linked to higher dementia risk, the researchers found.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Shepherd said this intake was designed to really personalize each woman’s experience.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 15 Oct. 2025
To take the lower front air intakes, which were angled toward the centerline of the car—toward the Tri Star emblem—and invert them to toward the tires was a dreadful choice.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Greater alcohol intake was linked to higher dementia risk, the researchers found.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Shepherd said this intake was designed to really personalize each woman’s experience.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 15 Oct. 2025
To take the lower front air intakes, which were angled toward the centerline of the car—toward the Tri Star emblem—and invert them to toward the tires was a dreadful choice.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intake
input
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The layout for the bike park was developed over several years with input from the community and groups such as San Diego Mountain Biking Association.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Redistricting requires outreach, education, and public input, which takes time.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Intake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intake. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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