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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
The introduction of the DB12 back in 2024 ushered in Aston Martin’s first infotainment system developed in-house, a thoroughly modern solution that looks sharp and is quick to respond to user inputs.
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Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Tariffs, energy volatility, and shifting trade policy have become active inputs into sourcing decisions.
—Catherine Nekavand, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
According to her, this structure allows for a more nuanced understanding of compatibility, incorporating factors that may not be easily captured through standardized inputs.
—Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
These polymers are critical inputs for everyday products like food packaging, cosmetic containers, plastic bags, and medical consumables, all of which have skyrocketed in price since the Iran war began and the materials needed to make plastics got locked behind the Strait of Hormuz.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 6 May 2026
High oil prices should trigger a rush to renewable energy, but the industry is being hampered by the Iran war too, with Gulf supplies of critical inputs on hold or much reduced.
—Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 4 May 2026
German automaker sentiment slumped in April as a shortage of critical inputs such as helium began to bite, underscoring how disruption triggered by the Middle East conflict is reverberating through Europe’s supply chains.
—William Wilkes, Bloomberg, 4 May 2026
Amazon builds its Trainium chips with inputs from Marvell.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 3 May 2026
The authors emphasize the research relied on text alone, while in real life, clinicians need to attend to many other inputs like images, sounds and nonverbal cues when diagnosing and treating a patient.
—Will Stone, NPR, 30 Apr. 2026
Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Tariffs, energy volatility, and shifting trade policy have become active inputs into sourcing decisions.
—Catherine Nekavand, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
According to her, this structure allows for a more nuanced understanding of compatibility, incorporating factors that may not be easily captured through standardized inputs.
—Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
These polymers are critical inputs for everyday products like food packaging, cosmetic containers, plastic bags, and medical consumables, all of which have skyrocketed in price since the Iran war began and the materials needed to make plastics got locked behind the Strait of Hormuz.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 6 May 2026
High oil prices should trigger a rush to renewable energy, but the industry is being hampered by the Iran war too, with Gulf supplies of critical inputs on hold or much reduced.
—Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 4 May 2026
German automaker sentiment slumped in April as a shortage of critical inputs such as helium began to bite, underscoring how disruption triggered by the Middle East conflict is reverberating through Europe’s supply chains.
—William Wilkes, Bloomberg, 4 May 2026
Amazon builds its Trainium chips with inputs from Marvell.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 3 May 2026
The authors emphasize the research relied on text alone, while in real life, clinicians need to attend to many other inputs like images, sounds and nonverbal cues when diagnosing and treating a patient.
—Will Stone, NPR, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inputs
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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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Running back Anthony Woods was a standout on the white team, scoring the first touchdown of the game on a six-yard run and going for multiple big gains early.—
Sean Campbell,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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On Wednesday morning, economists polled by FactSet expect ADP to show job gains of 95,000 in April.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
3 May 2026
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This story was updated to add more information.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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But the information you’ve been given suggests that further investigation is needed.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 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 10 May. 2026.
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