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
Global fertilizer companies have slashed production over shortfalls of sulphur, required to make many farming inputs; about half of the global supply passed through the strait before the Iran war.
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semafor.com, 29 May 2026
PowerPresent then turns that input into a structured presentation with layouts, visuals, and organized slides.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
In a February statement, the Cal State Student Association — which is led by and represents the student bodies at each CSU campus — cautioned against implementation of the AI Initiative without meaningful student input.
—Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Initially, the plan to close schools was vetoed in November following input from community members and concerns from directors.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 28 May 2026
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semafor.com, 29 May 2026
PowerPresent then turns that input into a structured presentation with layouts, visuals, and organized slides.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
In a February statement, the Cal State Student Association — which is led by and represents the student bodies at each CSU campus — cautioned against implementation of the AI Initiative without meaningful student input.
—Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Initially, the plan to close schools was vetoed in November following input from community members and concerns from directors.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for input
Noun
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Fiber increases work best gradually Adding more fiber can be good for your diet, but suddenly doubling your intake can backfire.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
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Baking soda isn't a cure-all for digestive discomfort, but proper soaking, discarding the soaking liquid, and gradually increasing your bean intake may help.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
8 June 2026
Noun
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People with asthma may benefit from a breathing treatment, depending on their symptoms and medical advice.—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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But the large language models behind most mainstream AI chatbots are trained on a wide variety of content — including huge swaths of the internet — meaning the advice can be iffy and occasionally dangerous.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Your information could help uncover the next big story.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Ariana revealed this information to the rest of the Islanders during the ceremony at the fire pit.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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“Input.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/input. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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