1
as in intakes
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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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 inputs
Our logic engine sits in between to stabilize the aircraft and reduce micro-control inputs.
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David Szondy
april 25, New Atlas, 25 Apr. 2026
Cotton growers today are using more efficient irrigation systems, crop inputs and technologies while increasing the amount of cotton produced per acre.
—Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
The platform also includes tools for prompt engineering, allowing users to refine inputs and improve consistency across outputs.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
Farmers whose crop yields were already squeezed by bouts of extreme weather now face having to pay more for those crucial inputs and are likely to pass on that cost to consumers through higher prices.
—Agnieszka De Sousa, Bloomberg, 24 Apr. 2026
Across the globe, scientists are using energy — ultimately derived from the Sun — to transform air, water, and other inorganic inputs into food.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
Operators can fire before establishing a full lock, then guide the missile mid-flight using sensor inputs.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
Adjust the inputs and the output improves.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2026
This comes as prices paid by businesses across the services sector for materials and other inputs increased in March by the most in roughly 13 years.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
David Szondy
april 25, New Atlas, 25 Apr. 2026
Cotton growers today are using more efficient irrigation systems, crop inputs and technologies while increasing the amount of cotton produced per acre.
—Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
The platform also includes tools for prompt engineering, allowing users to refine inputs and improve consistency across outputs.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
Farmers whose crop yields were already squeezed by bouts of extreme weather now face having to pay more for those crucial inputs and are likely to pass on that cost to consumers through higher prices.
—Agnieszka De Sousa, Bloomberg, 24 Apr. 2026
Across the globe, scientists are using energy — ultimately derived from the Sun — to transform air, water, and other inorganic inputs into food.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
Operators can fire before establishing a full lock, then guide the missile mid-flight using sensor inputs.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
Adjust the inputs and the output improves.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2026
This comes as prices paid by businesses across the services sector for materials and other inputs increased in March by the most in roughly 13 years.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inputs
Noun
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The rear bumper has a cleaner look, as does the front end, which has a simplified version of the previous split-lighting arrangement of daytime running lights above rectangular headlights nestled in coves that also house the intakes for the front-wheel air curtains.—
Stephen Edelstein,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2026
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To keep generating power, the reservoir can't fall below 3,490 feet (1,200 meters), which is the level of the water intakes for Glen Canyon Dam's electricity generators.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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While written on the advice of the British government, much of the language and tone come from Charles himself, the source added.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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On the spot, Mary Kay began applying the advice in her notes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Democrats face an optimistic midterm outlook based on historical patterns showing the party out of power gains substantial House seats and Trump’s approval rating hovering around 40%, well below the 50% threshold that portends political trouble for a president’s party.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Despite Becerra’s gains, Republicans Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host, and Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco remain the overall front-runners.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Apr. 2026
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Companies are required, under threat of criminal penalties, to bring new information to the government’s attention.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The information contained in this article reflects multiple conversations with various sources at the Spanish champions, all of whom wanted to speak anonymously to protect relationships.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Morens would help top, senior-level staff develop recommendations, policies and solutions for issues at the National Institutes of Health, as well as offering assistance on epidemiological studies and infectious disease planning in both agencies.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Representatives of the Mid Beach Neighborhood Association and the Fontainebleau plan to meet again May 5 to discuss the association’s recommendations for the project, Ferreira de Melo said.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Inputs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inputs. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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