1
as in intake
matter that is fed into something
at that point I was being subjected to so much sensory input that I had to close my eyes
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2
as in advice
an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action
he solicited input from several trusted sources before making the investment
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Recent Examples of input
So, having their input and their insight is really helpful on top of the skills that Matt, Ben and I have developed over the years in being able to identify what is Soundgarden.
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Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
At sea, celestial navigation, which came into its own in the late 1700s, requires algorithms to crunch the inputs from a sextant that allows mariners to determine their position on the surface of a sphere.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 11 June 2026
Since this was all rhythm-based, making those input choices in the moment while staying on beat felt like freestyling, a nice bit of creativity in a game otherwise about precisely following instructions.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 30 May 2026
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Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
At sea, celestial navigation, which came into its own in the late 1700s, requires algorithms to crunch the inputs from a sextant that allows mariners to determine their position on the surface of a sphere.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 11 June 2026
Since this was all rhythm-based, making those input choices in the moment while staying on beat felt like freestyling, a nice bit of creativity in a game otherwise about precisely following instructions.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for input
Noun
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For people with a vitamin A deficiency, increasing carrot consumption or vitamin A intake may improve overall eye health, according to Blue Fin Vision.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
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Her nutrition plan focused on balanced meals, smart snacking, homemade meals and reducing refined sugar intake.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Catherine Bracy, the CEO of TechEquity, a tech advocacy group that favors stronger AI regulations, speculated that the Anthropic employees were receiving advice to back Becerra because of his frontrunner status.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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My advice to early career scientists is to follow your passion and not be discouraged by the current stress on the system.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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And people can integrate a lot of information.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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The bill is designed to ensure oversight agencies share information with each other.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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“Input.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/input. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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