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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
Bias asks whether the system perpetuates, amplifies, or introduces systematic disadvantage, including through feedback loops where biased outputs reinforce biased inputs.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
The authors emphasize the research relied on text alone, while in real life, clinicians need to attend to many other inputs like images, sounds and nonverbal cues when diagnosing and treating a patient.
—Will Stone, NPR, 30 Apr. 2026
The model uses a three-stream Mixture-of-Transformers architecture to integrate inputs from different modalities.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
European and Asian fertilizer suppliers are being forced to charge high prices owing to the high cost of their inputs, while CF can offer competitive prices and still boost its profit margins.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Marketing stimuli relates to actions planned and carried out by enterprises or institutions, whereas environmental stimuli include inputs occurring in the enlarged scenario and include social factors as well as economic, political, technological, and cultural dimensions.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Our logic engine sits in between to stabilize the aircraft and reduce micro-control inputs.
—David Szondy
april 25, New Atlas, 25 Apr. 2026
Cotton growers today are using more efficient irrigation systems, crop inputs and technologies while increasing the amount of cotton produced per acre.
—Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
The platform also includes tools for prompt engineering, allowing users to refine inputs and improve consistency across outputs.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
The authors emphasize the research relied on text alone, while in real life, clinicians need to attend to many other inputs like images, sounds and nonverbal cues when diagnosing and treating a patient.
—Will Stone, NPR, 30 Apr. 2026
The model uses a three-stream Mixture-of-Transformers architecture to integrate inputs from different modalities.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
European and Asian fertilizer suppliers are being forced to charge high prices owing to the high cost of their inputs, while CF can offer competitive prices and still boost its profit margins.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Marketing stimuli relates to actions planned and carried out by enterprises or institutions, whereas environmental stimuli include inputs occurring in the enlarged scenario and include social factors as well as economic, political, technological, and cultural dimensions.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Our logic engine sits in between to stabilize the aircraft and reduce micro-control inputs.
—David Szondy
april 25, New Atlas, 25 Apr. 2026
Cotton growers today are using more efficient irrigation systems, crop inputs and technologies while increasing the amount of cotton produced per acre.
—Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
The platform also includes tools for prompt engineering, allowing users to refine inputs and improve consistency across outputs.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inputs
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The rear bumper has a cleaner look, as does the front end, which has a simplified version of the previous split-lighting arrangement of daytime running lights above rectangular headlights nestled in coves that also house the intakes for the front-wheel air curtains.—
Stephen Edelstein,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2026
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To keep generating power, the reservoir can't fall below 3,490 feet (1,200 meters), which is the level of the water intakes for Glen Canyon Dam's electricity generators.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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While written on the advice of the British government, much of the language and tone come from Charles himself, the source added.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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On the spot, Mary Kay began applying the advice in her notes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Running back Anthony Woods was a standout on the white team, scoring the first touchdown of the game on a six-yard run and going for multiple big gains early.—
Sean Campbell,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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On Wednesday morning, economists polled by FactSet expect ADP to show job gains of 95,000 in April.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
3 May 2026
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This story was updated to add more information.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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But the information you’ve been given suggests that further investigation is needed.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Morens would help top, senior-level staff develop recommendations, policies and solutions for issues at the National Institutes of Health, as well as offering assistance on epidemiological studies and infectious disease planning in both agencies.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Representatives of the Mid Beach Neighborhood Association and the Fontainebleau plan to meet again May 5 to discuss the association’s recommendations for the project, Ferreira de Melo said.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Inputs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inputs. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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