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
Putting data on-chain does not automatically make that data correct at the moment it is entered, as bad inputs can find their way into any system; advocates and investors alike should be transparent about these risks.
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Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
At sea, celestial navigation, which came into its own in the late 1700s, requires algorithms to crunch the inputs from a sextant that allows mariners to determine their position on the surface of a sphere.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 11 June 2026
Those refined products include jet fuel and diesel, which are respectively key inputs for airline fares and the transportation of food and goods to store shelves.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 10 June 2026
The epithet is not a concession (the database of Trumpian apologies has yet to receive any inputs).
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
The Gulf is also vital to the movement of inputs that keep fertilizer production running elsewhere.
—John W.h. Denton Ao, Fortune, 6 June 2026
The Gemma 4 family is natively multimodal, accepting text, audio, or images as inputs.
—ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
Within this framework, physiological state acts as the lens through which environmental inputs are processed, shaping how situations are interpreted and which behaviors become accessible under different conditions.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 2 June 2026
That’s a huge departure from a software maker needing to manually optimize their apps to fit the specs and inputs for a hardware device.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
At sea, celestial navigation, which came into its own in the late 1700s, requires algorithms to crunch the inputs from a sextant that allows mariners to determine their position on the surface of a sphere.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 11 June 2026
Those refined products include jet fuel and diesel, which are respectively key inputs for airline fares and the transportation of food and goods to store shelves.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 10 June 2026
The epithet is not a concession (the database of Trumpian apologies has yet to receive any inputs).
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
The Gulf is also vital to the movement of inputs that keep fertilizer production running elsewhere.
—John W.h. Denton Ao, Fortune, 6 June 2026
The Gemma 4 family is natively multimodal, accepting text, audio, or images as inputs.
—ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
Within this framework, physiological state acts as the lens through which environmental inputs are processed, shaping how situations are interpreted and which behaviors become accessible under different conditions.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 2 June 2026
That’s a huge departure from a software maker needing to manually optimize their apps to fit the specs and inputs for a hardware device.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inputs
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The researchers observed that higher anthocyanidin intakes seemed to support this slower cognitive decline.—
Kathleen Felton,
Time,
9 June 2026
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The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) has paused all dog intakes, adoptions, and foster placements because of a threat of parvovirus.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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Her advice for staying consistent is to attach movement to emotion.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
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And part of not having all of the answers plays right into the executive’s biggest advice to young professionals.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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The future electric vehicle may not owe its efficiency gains to a larger battery pack or more powerful motor.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The trend suggests shale drillers are responding to sustained gains in oil prices as overseas refiners snap up US cargoes to replace oil supplies disrupted by the conflict that’s nearing the 100-day mark.—
Emma Sanchez,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Your information could help uncover the next big story.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Ariana revealed this information to the rest of the Islanders during the ceremony at the fire pit.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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Our editors independently choose our recommendations.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Below are a few starting points pulled from common scentscaping recommendations — none of which require synthetic products.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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“Inputs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inputs. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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