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
Entrepreneur Matt Schlicht founded Moltbook, a platform where AI agents could speak with each other without human input, and the results were both captivating and terrifying as agents chatted about everything from productivity to the nature of their existence.
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Jake Angelo, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
State media reported steel, textiles and footwear manufacturers are facing rising input prices, while retailers say suppliers are seeking price increases or even pausing deliveries.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Funders do not provide editorial input.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Currently, those wishing to give input at meetings fill out a card by hand and give it to the city secretary before the meeting starts.
—Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
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Jake Angelo, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
State media reported steel, textiles and footwear manufacturers are facing rising input prices, while retailers say suppliers are seeking price increases or even pausing deliveries.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Funders do not provide editorial input.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Currently, those wishing to give input at meetings fill out a card by hand and give it to the city secretary before the meeting starts.
—Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for input
Noun
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It can be linked to fluid intake before bed or bladder changes and frequently worsens during menopause.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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In the Swedish study, higher meat intake was linked to lower cholesterol levels and a lower ratio of saturated to polyunsaturated fat — factors that are closely tied to better brain health.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This is called lying, hardly advice to emulate.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Subscribe to the Life Kit newsletter for expert advice on love, money, relationships and more.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2026
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In fact, 1 in 4 adults with dental insurance reported costs as a barrier to care, according to a 2023 survey by KFF, a health information nonprofit that includes KFF Health News.—
Blake Farmer,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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Former National Counterterrorism official Joe Kent firmly denied having leaked any information when pressed by conservative podcaster Mark Levin.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Input.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/input. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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