inputs

plural of input

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Recent Examples of inputs The real battleground is over the robot brains, or vision-language-action (VLA) models, which are designed to turn human inputs into embodied AI performing intuitively and accurately. Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 July 2026 The Aston, on the other hand, dutifully and crisply responds to inputs. Byron Hurd, The Drive, 23 July 2026 These signals do not replace traditional market analysis or sentiment but instead become inputs broad enough to create additional insights. Barry Bernstein, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Wars and geopolitical tensions can disrupt shipping, energy supplies and agricultural inputs, increasing costs across food systems already strained by inflation. ABC News, 21 July 2026 But while the BlackWidow courts a crowd more interested in cracking open their keyboards for DIY tweaks, the Huntsman V3 Pro TKL 8K targets gamers who want fast inputs and faster reaction times. Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 21 July 2026 World models are systems that can learn from a wider range of inputs compared with large language models. Jenny Lee, CNBC, 16 July 2026 Knowing which inputs drive the answer—and which assumptions deserve a closer look—is enough to decode a surprising amount of the financial world. Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026 Among the agency’s global priorities, are strengthening supply chains for critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, agricultural inputs such as fertilizer and crop protection. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inputs
Noun
  • The side intakes and ducts could be portals to another dimension.
    Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 7 July 2026
  • While the signature chromium-molybdenum tubular steel frame is retained, there’s a completely new cast-aluminum subframe that incorporates the airbox and side air intakes.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • Beyond the device, Tang and Collier shared some compelling advice for spending less time on your phone starting right now.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 July 2026
  • That trust is reinforced by a constant focus on improving governance, not solely by directives but by taking in the best advice from all stakeholders.
    Liron Zaslansky, semafor.com, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • However, their gains resulted more from increasing daily rates than any massive jump in demand, similar to what many area hotels experienced.
    Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • Shares in chipmakers Samsung and TSMC in particular saw big gains from comparative lows, as investors bet that semiconductor demand would continue; tech-heavy benchmarks in South Korea, Taiwan, and China all rose.
    Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • In a statement released Friday, the NFL stated that an investigation concluded that Gold provided confidential information about the Cardinals’ 2026 NFL draft selections before they were publicly announced.
    Doug Haller, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Fewer staff has meant all facets of the outbreak investigation have been slowed — from simple data entry to complex laboratory analysis of genetic information.
    Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Noun
  • Advancements in technology have historically required some type of privacy tradeoff, like giving apps access to your location for more accurate recommendations.
    Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
  • Encourage your child’s school to improve indoor air quality using the recommendations in the Environmental Protection Agency Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools program.
    Dr. Lauren Zajac, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026

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“Inputs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inputs. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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