as in inputs
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 intakes
Shelter Animals Count predicts that community intakes will continue on a similar track this year; however, these numbers will still test the limits of space, staffing and resources organizations and shelters experience across the country.
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Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
But the way the air intakes are formed underneath the headlights reminds me a lot of the Bentley Hunaudieres, a mid-engined concept from 1999.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
Some of the unethical behavior Michaels is alleged to have conspired on with producers included restricting contestants' calorie intakes to dangerous levels, administering caffeine pills, and withholding both medical treatment and medications from some contestants.
—Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Aggressive air intakes on the hood and an S-Duct system in the grille provide downforce while large side intakes provide 30% greater cooling efficiency for the V12.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
While beta-carotene from plant sources is generally safe, very high intakes over time may interfere with certain medications such as retinoids or blood thinners.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2025
The wide rear fenders, massive side air intakes, and a large engine cover behind the driver and passenger are easy clues that this is no ordinary econobox.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2025
Theoretically, that could increase the amount of oxygen the body intakes.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2025
Filters in all air intakes and HVAC systems will be replaced.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
But the way the air intakes are formed underneath the headlights reminds me a lot of the Bentley Hunaudieres, a mid-engined concept from 1999.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
Some of the unethical behavior Michaels is alleged to have conspired on with producers included restricting contestants' calorie intakes to dangerous levels, administering caffeine pills, and withholding both medical treatment and medications from some contestants.
—Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Aggressive air intakes on the hood and an S-Duct system in the grille provide downforce while large side intakes provide 30% greater cooling efficiency for the V12.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
While beta-carotene from plant sources is generally safe, very high intakes over time may interfere with certain medications such as retinoids or blood thinners.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2025
The wide rear fenders, massive side air intakes, and a large engine cover behind the driver and passenger are easy clues that this is no ordinary econobox.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2025
Theoretically, that could increase the amount of oxygen the body intakes.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2025
Filters in all air intakes and HVAC systems will be replaced.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intakes
inputs
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The result, from seemingly simple inputs of molecules and energy, is emergent, incalculable chaos.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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While the output varies even for identical inputs, models do sometimes regurgitate something from their training data—if trained with personal data, the output could be a violation of user privacy.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Intakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intakes. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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