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
This allows domestic producers to raise their prices, which is reflected in the April 11 Producer Price Index increases observed for certain construction inputs.
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Individual neurons have branching extensions known as dendrites that can receive thousands of electrical inputs from other cells.
—Takaki Komiyama, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2025
The survey gathered input from 6,455 teens with an average age of 16.2 years.
—Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
Since then, parents and community members involved in West Ada’s alternative school system have met with district leaders at three public meetings and filed 67 responses to a district Google form asking for input.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 14 Mar. 2025
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Individual neurons have branching extensions known as dendrites that can receive thousands of electrical inputs from other cells.
—Takaki Komiyama, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2025
The survey gathered input from 6,455 teens with an average age of 16.2 years.
—Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
Since then, parents and community members involved in West Ada’s alternative school system have met with district leaders at three public meetings and filed 67 responses to a district Google form asking for input.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for input
Noun
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Lilly's new pill can be taken at any time of the day without restrictions on food and water intake, according to the company.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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But there’s only one agreement — restricting your caloric intake would actually add at least two to three healthy and happy years to your life.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Check out our guide to the Best Hair Dryers for more advice.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
20 Apr. 2025
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When appropriate, include specific data points, statistics, or background information in your AI prompt.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Anyone with information is asked to call the police at the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1 (800) 577-TIPS.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Input.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/input. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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