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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
The modern approach to lawn care requires large inputs of chemicals, water, fuel, and labor.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Jim O’Connor, ValenSil’s buyer and hiring manager, attributed the production drop-off to the steep tariffs on inputs like aluminum and the heavily unpredictable nature of how they’ve been implemented.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
They were first trained to execute specific movements, and later distilled into a single unified controller that uses visual inputs to plan and coordinate the sequence of actions a robot should take to navigate obstacles efficiently in its environment.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
Founded in Italy by Alfonso Gautieri, Rossella Castagna and Emilio Parisini, the system focuses on enzymatic depolymerisation as a pathway to recycle polyester into virgin-equivalent inputs.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
At the center of it all is Xiaomi Pulse, a 360-degree intelligent assistant integrated into the dashboard that continuously monitors the driver's inputs.
—New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
This section outlines how diverse inputs strengthen market understanding when used thoughtfully and selectively.
—Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
These milestones are driven by specializations of the visual cortex, the part of the brain that processes visual inputs, and visual input from both eyes is critical for the development of the brain’s visual system.
—Sachin Rawat, Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026
Among those inputs used to compile the PCE price index, portfolio management costs, airfares and physician care costs rose firmly.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Jim O’Connor, ValenSil’s buyer and hiring manager, attributed the production drop-off to the steep tariffs on inputs like aluminum and the heavily unpredictable nature of how they’ve been implemented.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
They were first trained to execute specific movements, and later distilled into a single unified controller that uses visual inputs to plan and coordinate the sequence of actions a robot should take to navigate obstacles efficiently in its environment.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
Founded in Italy by Alfonso Gautieri, Rossella Castagna and Emilio Parisini, the system focuses on enzymatic depolymerisation as a pathway to recycle polyester into virgin-equivalent inputs.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
At the center of it all is Xiaomi Pulse, a 360-degree intelligent assistant integrated into the dashboard that continuously monitors the driver's inputs.
—New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
This section outlines how diverse inputs strengthen market understanding when used thoughtfully and selectively.
—Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
These milestones are driven by specializations of the visual cortex, the part of the brain that processes visual inputs, and visual input from both eyes is critical for the development of the brain’s visual system.
—Sachin Rawat, Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026
Among those inputs used to compile the PCE price index, portfolio management costs, airfares and physician care costs rose firmly.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inputs
Noun
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Some studies found that daily intakes of sucralose for an extended period (over two months) significantly increased harmful gut bacteria and slightly decreased beneficial gut bacteria.—
Hannah Harper,
Health,
3 Mar. 2026
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Conversion and Intake Optimization The best way to ensure that your law office’s conversions and intakes are working to the best of their abilities is to design landing pages around one action.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Most nutritional advice recommends aiming for 30g of protein per meal, in the interests of eating approximately 1g per kg of body weight per day.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
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And there was plenty of advice on how to do that.—
Meg Kinnard,
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2026
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The 1990s boom required not just productivity gains but also budget surpluses and free-flowing global trade.—
Paul Wiseman,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Oil futures initially jumped 8% before trimming gains to about 4%.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2026
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The victims, including 90 civilians, were attacked on Sunday in Abiemnom county, said James Monyluak, information minister for the administrative area of Ruweng.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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Don’t forget to ask for additional information when necessary!—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2026
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The concierge team keeps things refreshingly low-key, ready to divulge hotel lore, downtown directions, and smart local recommendations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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The panel issues key recommendations on cancer screenings, STI testing, counseling and other preventive services.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Inputs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inputs. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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