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
Energy is an input to virtually everything in the modern global economy.
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Sj Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Now that the district has provided schools with preliminary budgets, principals and local school councils can now review the school-level allocations, get community input and submit appeals before the Board of Education votes on the final $10 billion CPS budget later this summer.
—Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 18 May 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, 17 May 2026
In most return-point memory systems, input reshaping the system must alternate, as when one turns a combination lock one direction and then another past the zero mark to form the next memory.
—New Atlas, 16 May 2026
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Sj Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Now that the district has provided schools with preliminary budgets, principals and local school councils can now review the school-level allocations, get community input and submit appeals before the Board of Education votes on the final $10 billion CPS budget later this summer.
—Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 18 May 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, 17 May 2026
In most return-point memory systems, input reshaping the system must alternate, as when one turns a combination lock one direction and then another past the zero mark to form the next memory.
—New Atlas, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for input
Noun
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While eating dates daily can be part of a balanced diet, experts suggest being mindful of portion size to avoid excessive sugar and carbohydrate intake.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
25 May 2026
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McKinney believes the tournament’s summer timing, lengthy match schedules, and daytime viewing across multiple time zones could further increase demand for alcohol-free beverages that allow fans to socialize for extended periods without increasing alcohol intake.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
Noun
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Any advice for the time- or attention-challenged?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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When Stagg’s calculations lead him to conclude that an almighty storm is set to break on June 5, 1944 — the day originally earmarked for the Normandy landings — after a long period of balmy calm, potentially scuppering the entire vast project, his simple but urgent advice is to wait a day.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Investigators asked anyone with information about the attack to contact Escondido police at (760) 839-4722.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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Fox News Digital reached out to the Scottsbluff Police Department for more information.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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“Input.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/input. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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