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
In March, the shelter temporarily paused all dog adoptions and intakes for a week after five dogs tested positive for canine parvovirus.
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Shaela Foster, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2025
Testimonies from prisoners since October 7 have suggested that the Israel Prison Service has been cutting Palestinian prisoners’ calorie intake.
—Lynzy Billing, The Dial, 6 May 2025
The highest intakes of red wine, blueberries, apples, strawberries, and oranges/orange juice were associated with 4% to 14% lower risk of physical impairment compared with the lowest intakes.
—Paul McClure 06, New Atlas, 6 May 2025
Do your best to spread your intake throughout the day, rather than eating it all at once.
—Alisa Hrustic, Health, 1 May 2025
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Shaela Foster, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2025
Testimonies from prisoners since October 7 have suggested that the Israel Prison Service has been cutting Palestinian prisoners’ calorie intake.
—Lynzy Billing, The Dial, 6 May 2025
The highest intakes of red wine, blueberries, apples, strawberries, and oranges/orange juice were associated with 4% to 14% lower risk of physical impairment compared with the lowest intakes.
—Paul McClure 06, New Atlas, 6 May 2025
Do your best to spread your intake throughout the day, rather than eating it all at once.
—Alisa Hrustic, Health, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intake
input
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Together, the two companies shorten supply lines, increase transparency, and provide domestic manufacturers with reliable, high-quality inputs.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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“Intake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intake. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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