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
The software can adjust flight paths, react to emerging threats, coordinate with nearby aircraft, and support mission objectives without constant operator input.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
The shoes were designed with input from barefoot long-distance runners in Kenya.
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Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
The measures also would provide incentives for the import of inputs and raw materials used in production.
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ABC News,
18 June 2026
It was developed over a year with input from thousands of Denton residents.
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Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
The shoes were designed with input from barefoot long-distance runners in Kenya.
—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
The measures also would provide incentives for the import of inputs and raw materials used in production.
—
ABC News,
18 June 2026
It was developed over a year with input from thousands of Denton residents.
—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for input
Recent Examples of Synonyms for input
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Researchers analyzed data from 112,395 adults averaging 42 years of age, assessing their detailed dietary intake with an average follow-up of nearly eight years.
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This box includes lineup of produce and better-for-you grocery items aimed at helping consumers increase their fiber intake, according to the retailer's description.
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The case was initiated in August by an asylum-seeker from Guatemala who was arrested after leaving a routine immigration hearing in San Francisco and then held without access to adequate hygiene, sanitation, medical care and legal advice, according to the complaint.
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To meet that demand, develop a travel wellness and performance plan built around personalized habits rather than generic advice.
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The intuitive Moon in your 10th House of Career and Status squares information-gathering Mercury in your 7th House of Partnership, pulling leadership choices into relational focus.
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To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.
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“Input.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/input. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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