inputs

plural of input

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Recent Examples of inputs Potentially lifesaving and cost-saving decisions to shorten courses, redistribute staff, streamline, or expand resources could come from quantified inputs, in conjunction with prior experience. — Vibhu Krishna, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026 International treaties and agreements govern the use and proliferation of the inputs used to create biological, chemical and nuclear weapons. — Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026 That work runs on power, and large blocks of reliable power have become one of the hardest inputs for advanced manufacturers to secure, according to details available. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026 When few competitors are investing deliberately in their AI presence, content inputs can provide meaningful positioning. — Joseph Byrum, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Modern j-beauty pairs those traditional inputs with newer science like exosomes and biomimetic peptides, a combination that appeals to readers who value both heritage and clinical credibility. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026 The goal is to capture more of the value chain, and the jobs that come with it, rather than remain suppliers of raw inputs for other countries’ industries. — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026 The company develops technology for mechanically producing textile fiber from wood pulp and waste inputs without dissolving the raw material. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 The move could eventually bring McDonald's a steady stream of high-margin revenue as costs for key inputs like beef climb and as the chain plans to invest billions of dollars in restaurant upgrades over the next decade. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inputs
Noun
  • Based on its assessment, MDE does not expect the intakes to be directly impacted.
    — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Players were going through their medical intakes on Wednesday ahead of their first on-ice session of training camp Thursday.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Like most Airbnbs, there’s contact-free check-in and check-out, but the property also has a host on-call nicknamed the Yanaka Digger, who will offer up advice on where to go and how to experience the surrounding historic neighborhood.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026
  • This year, the BEA incorporated different source data for three categories – portfolio management and investment advice services, legal services, and computer software and accessories – to more accurately reflect pricing shifts.
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • His American Dream Act would provide a five-year capital-gains tax exemption for homeowners 65 and older who sell their property to a first-time buyer.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Investors should scoop up shares of SpaceX as growth in the artificial intelligence and space industries will drive gains, according to TD Cowen.
    — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • No electricity, no phones, no bright screens flashing information, no cackling TV in the corner of the room.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • There are also significant concerns about privacy when giving an AI access to financial information.
    — Barbara Booth, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • There are existing tensions between the city and its advisory boards, with members frequently expressing frustration that city leaders fail to take their recommendations seriously.
    — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Many dietary recommendations overlap with long-standing heart-health advice, such as eating more fruits, vegetables and fish.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Inputs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inputs. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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