as in input
matter that is fed into something
the intake on that paper shredder is limited to five sheets at a time
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Recent Examples of intake
While snacking accounts for a large portion of total calorie intake for many people, confusion persists about snack timing.
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Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Last year, however, bear cub intake surged to eight yearlings.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
But for those who continue, nursing affects more than just your baby's nutritional intake.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 16 Feb. 2026
And who would want all that with eight intake trumpets screaming just inches behind your head?
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
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Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Last year, however, bear cub intake surged to eight yearlings.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
But for those who continue, nursing affects more than just your baby's nutritional intake.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 16 Feb. 2026
And who would want all that with eight intake trumpets screaming just inches behind your head?
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intake
input
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Funders do not provide editorial input.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Tariffs on these goods can raise input costs, further pressuring manufacturing companies.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Intake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intake. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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