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
Showing only user inputs, the chats appeared to be from unwitting people prompting a chatbot to help solve relationship or business problems, who likely expected those conversations would remain private.
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ArsTechnica, 7 Nov. 2025
For almost a decade, Xi has been establishing Chinese chokeholds on critical industrial inputs that include active pharmaceutical ingredients, semiconductors, batteries, and medical imaging components.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Most systems still assume users and inputs are trustworthy by default.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Are harmful inputs dropping year by year?
—William Jones, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
By developing crops that can thrive under stress and with fewer inputs, Avalo’s technology not only boosts productivity but also strengthens the resilience of agricultural systems facing climate volatility.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
On gamedays, Infinite Athlete’s FusionFeed technology helps the league sync video and other data inputs as part of the NFL operations team’s back-end system.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Rare earth elements are critical inputs for semiconductor manufacturing, electric vehicles and advanced defense platforms such as F-35 fighter jets and Tomahawk cruise missiles.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
China is both Vietnam’s largest trading partner and its largest supplier of production inputs.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
ArsTechnica, 7 Nov. 2025
For almost a decade, Xi has been establishing Chinese chokeholds on critical industrial inputs that include active pharmaceutical ingredients, semiconductors, batteries, and medical imaging components.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Most systems still assume users and inputs are trustworthy by default.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Are harmful inputs dropping year by year?
—William Jones, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
By developing crops that can thrive under stress and with fewer inputs, Avalo’s technology not only boosts productivity but also strengthens the resilience of agricultural systems facing climate volatility.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
On gamedays, Infinite Athlete’s FusionFeed technology helps the league sync video and other data inputs as part of the NFL operations team’s back-end system.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Rare earth elements are critical inputs for semiconductor manufacturing, electric vehicles and advanced defense platforms such as F-35 fighter jets and Tomahawk cruise missiles.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
China is both Vietnam’s largest trading partner and its largest supplier of production inputs.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inputs
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According to Shelter Animals Count, large breeds make up 29 percent of all shelter intakes but only 26 percent of adoptions, leaving many stuck in kennels while smaller dogs find homes more quickly.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The highlight is that Porsche routed the intakes up and out the side windows of the car, just behind your ear.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
28 Oct. 2025
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Zverev has intermittently heeded the advice, but his last match before the start of the Tour Finals ended in a 6-0, 6-1 shellacking by Sinner, aggravated by swelling in his right ankle.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Stavvy’s World is an advice panel show featuring Halkias alongside many of today’s buzziest emerging comics, which has done over 30 million downloads/views year-to-date across platforms.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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At the time, some human rights experts voiced concerns that his presidency risked backsliding on the democratic gains made since Suharto’s authoritarian regime.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Awards tied to market cap gains are paired with operational achievements.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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This story has been updated with additional information.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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For example, when a manager gives feedback to a team member, Cisco's learning platform will combine that feedback with other data points, such as the employee's skills profile, to generate personalized learning recommendations.—
Kelly Jones,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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In the new paper, the authors make eight recommendations and provide a checklist to systematize benchmark criteria and improve the transparency and trust in benchmarks.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Inputs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inputs. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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