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
To qualify, growers must adopt practices that address soil health, water use, synthetic inputs, water quality and biodiversity.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
For a cold winter, utilities might want to enter long-term procurement contracts for energy inputs before the costs rise or engage in hedging.
—Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The device works with reMarkable's own Marker pen inputs.
—New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2025
Non-linear conversational branching is just one more feature to remind you that an AI chatbot's simulated perspective is mutable, changeable, and highly guided by your own inputs in addition to the training data that forged its underlying neural network.
—Benj Edwards, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Customizing foam for optimal performance The researchers’ framework uses inputs like foam thickness, area, and material properties to produce a design map that maximizes energy absorption.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Then, global supply chain challenges caused shortages and drastic price hikes of key inputs, including cans, which already were getting more expensive following the 2018 tariffs.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
Puri says that implementing Suse Security helps prevent data leaks by recognizing sensitive data in outgoing packets, monitors and secures sensitive data in transit to help with compliance and detects adversarial inputs by filtering and monitoring incoming data.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Apple continues to claim some of the highest-quality inputs of any laptop.
—PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
For a cold winter, utilities might want to enter long-term procurement contracts for energy inputs before the costs rise or engage in hedging.
—Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The device works with reMarkable's own Marker pen inputs.
—New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2025
Non-linear conversational branching is just one more feature to remind you that an AI chatbot's simulated perspective is mutable, changeable, and highly guided by your own inputs in addition to the training data that forged its underlying neural network.
—Benj Edwards, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Customizing foam for optimal performance The researchers’ framework uses inputs like foam thickness, area, and material properties to produce a design map that maximizes energy absorption.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Then, global supply chain challenges caused shortages and drastic price hikes of key inputs, including cans, which already were getting more expensive following the 2018 tariffs.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
Puri says that implementing Suse Security helps prevent data leaks by recognizing sensitive data in outgoing packets, monitors and secures sensitive data in transit to help with compliance and detects adversarial inputs by filtering and monitoring incoming data.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Apple continues to claim some of the highest-quality inputs of any laptop.
—PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inputs
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Shelter Animals Count predicts that community intakes will continue on a similar track this year; however, these numbers will still test the limits of space, staffing and resources organizations and shelters experience across the country.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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But the way the air intakes are formed underneath the headlights reminds me a lot of the Bentley Hunaudieres, a mid-engined concept from 1999.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
3 Sep. 2025
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While the most obvious advice is to not drive through deep floods, people want to get to their destinations and often go right into the asphalt swamp.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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Individuals with troublesome tax histories should seek advice on potential exposure and consider remedial steps.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Unrealized gains are marked-to-market, and a hefty tax bill may follow.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Voters instead delivered gains to both far-right and far-left parties.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The other five were charged with felony resisting arrest, and four are facing an additional charge of giving false information to law enforcement, officials said.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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The panel issued over 100 recommendations, from limiting cash bail for misdemeanors to expanding racial equity training for prosecutors.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Schoonen noted that many of the report’s recommendations will be used to develop a set of best-practices and model legislation that could be drafted into state laws and management recommendations for state wildlife agencies.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Inputs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inputs. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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