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
Neurons compile input signals from multiple sources into a spiking output.
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Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 12 Jan. 2026
Owner Jim Crane will have input and approval on any deal that big.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
The first autistic Barbie was created with input from autistic people to reflect real experiences and communication styles.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 12 Jan. 2026
There are six output ports and two input ports to charge up your phone, headphones, camera battery, and other small devices.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
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Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 12 Jan. 2026
Owner Jim Crane will have input and approval on any deal that big.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
The first autistic Barbie was created with input from autistic people to reflect real experiences and communication styles.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 12 Jan. 2026
There are six output ports and two input ports to charge up your phone, headphones, camera battery, and other small devices.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for input
Noun
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DiNapoli's office also said people wait months for their initial response or intake appointments.—
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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High dairy intake is also associated with adverse health effects including a higher risk of prostate cancer, Willett, who is also a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School in Boston, said.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Their advice for homeowners and renters this winter is to disconnect hoses outside, let faucets on exterior walls drip, and keep a space heater on areas prone to freezing.—
Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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The extended family networks that used to provide advice and connection don’t work the same way anymore.—
Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Contact information is usually on the shipping label or the carrier’s website.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
9 Jan. 2026
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In doing so, drivers can ensure their insurer has accurate information, thereby keeping them protected without paying more than necessary.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Input.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/input. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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