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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
When manufacturers can trace inputs back to specific regions or mines, their confidence to partner with African suppliers rises.
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Anu Adedoyin Adasolum, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Second, micro students later learn that imposing a tax on a product, whether collected from producer or consumer, affects not only both, but also employees and suppliers of inputs.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
The demand for natural fibers is on the rise, but for agricultural inputs like cotton, there is a limit to how much the crops can keep up with demand.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
China processes around 90% of the world's rare earths, which are critical inputs in everything from smartphones to advanced fighter jets.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 9 Oct. 2025
The studio lawsuits against Midjourney are focusing less on the training model inputs, and more on the video service outputs.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
By this reasoning, an AI platform whose algorithm produces outputs based solely on neutral processing of user inputs might also avoid liability for what users see.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Riding Style Detection, meanwhile, analyzes your riding inputs and tweaks suspension settings on the fly.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2025
This leaves the team always seeking homeostasis throughout a race weekend, balancing food inputs with exertion.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Anu Adedoyin Adasolum, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Second, micro students later learn that imposing a tax on a product, whether collected from producer or consumer, affects not only both, but also employees and suppliers of inputs.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
The demand for natural fibers is on the rise, but for agricultural inputs like cotton, there is a limit to how much the crops can keep up with demand.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
China processes around 90% of the world's rare earths, which are critical inputs in everything from smartphones to advanced fighter jets.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 9 Oct. 2025
The studio lawsuits against Midjourney are focusing less on the training model inputs, and more on the video service outputs.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
By this reasoning, an AI platform whose algorithm produces outputs based solely on neutral processing of user inputs might also avoid liability for what users see.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Riding Style Detection, meanwhile, analyzes your riding inputs and tweaks suspension settings on the fly.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2025
This leaves the team always seeking homeostasis throughout a race weekend, balancing food inputs with exertion.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inputs
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To take the lower front air intakes, which were angled toward the centerline of the car—toward the Tri Star emblem—and invert them to toward the tires was a dreadful choice.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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The docuseries relays a variety of claims by contestants and producers alike, ranging from season 2's Suzanne Mendonca alleging she was asked to gain weight before appearing on the show, to allegations that contestants' calorie intakes were restricted to as little as 800 calories per day.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Oct. 2025
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Newsom, who has four children under 18, said California has a responsibility to protect kids and teens who are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for everything from homework help to emotional support and personal advice.—
Trân Nguyễn,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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But beyond that familiar advice, dietary guidance has long been vague and inconsistent.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Chiefs opened the third quarter at their own 19-yard line, but Mahomes guided the offense with chunk gains to five different pass-catchers during an eight-play touchdown drive that took less than four minutes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Spot silver surpassed the $50 mark for the first time last week before paring gains.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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The dearth of information has repeatedly led to inaccuracies in media reports, and on sanctions and law enforcement lists.—
Danny Makki,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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The recommendations for women’s soccer, for now, prescribe a less drastic rollout in 2026-27, with the same fall-semester playing calendar leading to the women’s College Cup national title game in December.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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While the city is in the process of implementing 39 recommendations from the audit, many have questioned the level of progress made after several incidents surfaced in the wake of the audit — including instances in which more animals died or received questionable care.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Inputs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inputs. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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