inputs

noun

plural of input
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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2
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 The companies positioned by this are the ones supplying the scarce inputs, the compute and the power sitting underneath every frontier model, American or Chinese alike. — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Geopolitical competition is reshaping trade and investment decisions, as governments try to control key inputs and technologies. — Yasushi Sasaki, Fortune, 30 July 2026 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 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
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  1. intakes
  2. advice
  3. gains
  4. information
  5. recommendations
Noun
  • The Emira’s sills are more sculpted, and its side intakes now sit within a scoop, force-feeding a greater amount of air to the AMG engine.
    — Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 22 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
Definition of intakes
Noun
  • This basic primer avoids specific military tactics, instead offering general advice for non-military personnel.
    — Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Some studies of earlier versions of AI programs have found problematic health advice.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of advice
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
Definition of gains
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  • Our eyes collect far more information than our brains can process, so the brain constantly filters what deserves attention.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The information the ambulance driver is getting over the radio is confusing and contradictory.
    — Sydney Brownstone, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of information
Noun
  • Potential monetary policy task force recommendations may involve less transparent communication, a smaller balance sheet with stability risks, and inflation metrics that produce a lower reading.
    — David Zhang, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Others have a much harder time transitioning, which is why Amin encourages parents to pay attention to how their own child responds rather than focusing on someone else’s recommendations.
    — Tara Duncan, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
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