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
Amazon , Alphabet , Microsoft and Meta have the financial resources to continue investing aggressively in artificial intelligence, but the surge in demand has created supply shortages that are driving the cost of inputs like memory sharply higher.
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Alexa Lomonaco,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
Companies need to have an airtight hold on their own sourcing data—an understanding not only of where the materials and inputs are coming from, but how to substantiate their claims and classify customs entries with precision.
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Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Part of the problem is flawed inputs.
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James Roth,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The system processes pilot inputs through computers and transmits electrical signals to flight controls, improving safety, reliability, maneuverability, and reducing aircraft weight by removing mechanical linkages.
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Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
There’s a spirit of exorcism in this approach, an implicit belief that certain loud sounds are more like elemental beings to be summoned than the logical result of wires and inputs.
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Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
The measures also would provide incentives for the import of inputs and raw materials used in production.
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ABC News,
18 June 2026
That posture is the labor model in action — humans as inputs to optimize.
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Philomena V. Mantella,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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.
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Jordan Valinsky,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
Alexa Lomonaco,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
Companies need to have an airtight hold on their own sourcing data—an understanding not only of where the materials and inputs are coming from, but how to substantiate their claims and classify customs entries with precision.
—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Part of the problem is flawed inputs.
—
James Roth,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The system processes pilot inputs through computers and transmits electrical signals to flight controls, improving safety, reliability, maneuverability, and reducing aircraft weight by removing mechanical linkages.
—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
There’s a spirit of exorcism in this approach, an implicit belief that certain loud sounds are more like elemental beings to be summoned than the logical result of wires and inputs.
—
Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
The measures also would provide incentives for the import of inputs and raw materials used in production.
—
ABC News,
18 June 2026
That posture is the labor model in action — humans as inputs to optimize.
—
Philomena V. Mantella,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inputs
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The researchers observed that higher anthocyanidin intakes seemed to support this slower cognitive decline.
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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.
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The case was initiated in August by an asylum-seeker from Guatemala who was arrested after leaving a routine immigration hearing in San Francisco and then held without access to adequate hygiene, sanitation, medical care and legal advice, according to the complaint.
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To meet that demand, develop a travel wellness and performance plan built around personalized habits rather than generic advice.
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The scientific and engineering breakthroughs that will make possible these massive gains in energy production will themselves be driven by ever more powerful AI.
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But there’s a less encouraging trend tucked into these gains.
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The intuitive Moon in your 10th House of Career and Status squares information-gathering Mercury in your 7th House of Partnership, pulling leadership choices into relational focus.
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To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.
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Those recommendations include developing stronger performance measures, improving data collection, tracking client outcomes more consistently and identifying which shelter programs are delivering the most effective results.
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The Board’s recommendations are advisory, and Meta is not required to implement them, though the company has historically acted on roughly 75 percent of Board recommendations, which makes its response to this particular ruling worth watching.
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“Inputs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inputs. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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