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
Furthermore, it is equipped with cameras, sensors, and audio input systems that support object recognition, indoor navigation, and interaction with people.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
The compromise was hashed out by just four Democrats on the conference committee with apparently little input from the public.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Funders do not provide editorial input.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
The idea was to spur input from others ahead of when Democrats might get a chance to act on those plans.
—John Wilkerson, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
The compromise was hashed out by just four Democrats on the conference committee with apparently little input from the public.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Funders do not provide editorial input.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
The idea was to spur input from others ahead of when Democrats might get a chance to act on those plans.
—John Wilkerson, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for input
Noun
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If your magnesium intake is already solid, don’t expect the same outcome.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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Smoothies are better suited for people managing blood sugar, using them as a meal replacement or trying to increase their fiber intake.—
Avery Newmark,
AJC.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After hearing comments from dozens of concerned residents, and against the advice of the city’s Planning & Zoning Commission, the Granbury City Council on April 7 agreed to rezone 2,000 acres for a data center power plant.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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The records do not show if Epstein’s advice was considered by the Saudi rulers.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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While the agreements do not spell out the details of the work Epstein did for the Rothschilds, an earlier draft of the documents reveals more information, the Herald found.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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No further information was provided.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Input.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/input. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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