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
The researchers noted that while the benefits of flavonoid intake are becoming clearer, the mechanisms behind why a wider variety offers greater protection are still under investigation.
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
They are stuck in an old-school mentality of only managing intake as an admin task, not building sales as a revenue source.
—Austin Irabor, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
More intake, meanwhile, appears linked to sounder sleep.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 28 May 2025
Noted: Building muscle requires a higher protein intake.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
They are stuck in an old-school mentality of only managing intake as an admin task, not building sales as a revenue source.
—Austin Irabor, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
More intake, meanwhile, appears linked to sounder sleep.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 28 May 2025
Noted: Building muscle requires a higher protein intake.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intake
input
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Fox News Digital gathered experts' input on when to see a chiropractor and when to consult a spine specialist.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2025
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Canada, the largest supplier of potash—a vital fertilizer ingredient—has faced barriers under Trump-era trade policies, contributing to higher input prices at home.—
Sonal Nain,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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“Intake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intake. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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