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
Paula Fasseas, the founder of PAWS Chicago, said Cappello’s collaboration with shelter organizations like PAWS has demonstrated her impressive ability to navigate complex challenges, like the agency’s strained budget and high shelter intakes.
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Jerry Wu, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Otherwise, any intakes higher than this range aren't required (or recommended) outside of specific clinical situations, says Pasquariello.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
Expansion plans include a dedicated room for sanctuary rabbits that need extra care, a medical and isolation unit, a nursery for baby rabbits, called kits, and a space for emergency intakes waiting for foster homes to become available.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
Some studies found that daily intakes of sucralose for an extended period (over two months) significantly increased harmful gut bacteria and slightly decreased beneficial gut bacteria.
—Hannah Harper, Health, 3 Mar. 2026
Conversion and Intake Optimization The best way to ensure that your law office’s conversions and intakes are working to the best of their abilities is to design landing pages around one action.
—William Jones, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Different people can require different combinations of nutrients, and different sports can demand very different caloric intakes.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 11 Feb. 2026
Charlotte Water primarily relies on surface water from the Catawba River system, with intakes on Lake Norman and Mountain Island Lake, Frost said.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
The air intakes have been enlarged to feed the 1,600 hp engine, yet the signature air ducts behind the occupants' heads remain, preserving the iconic roofline profile.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Jerry Wu, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Otherwise, any intakes higher than this range aren't required (or recommended) outside of specific clinical situations, says Pasquariello.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
Expansion plans include a dedicated room for sanctuary rabbits that need extra care, a medical and isolation unit, a nursery for baby rabbits, called kits, and a space for emergency intakes waiting for foster homes to become available.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
Some studies found that daily intakes of sucralose for an extended period (over two months) significantly increased harmful gut bacteria and slightly decreased beneficial gut bacteria.
—Hannah Harper, Health, 3 Mar. 2026
Conversion and Intake Optimization The best way to ensure that your law office’s conversions and intakes are working to the best of their abilities is to design landing pages around one action.
—William Jones, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Different people can require different combinations of nutrients, and different sports can demand very different caloric intakes.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 11 Feb. 2026
Charlotte Water primarily relies on surface water from the Catawba River system, with intakes on Lake Norman and Mountain Island Lake, Frost said.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
The air intakes have been enlarged to feed the 1,600 hp engine, yet the signature air ducts behind the occupants' heads remain, preserving the iconic roofline profile.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intakes
inputs
Noun
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The modern approach to lawn care requires large inputs of chemicals, water, fuel, and labor.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Jim O’Connor, ValenSil’s buyer and hiring manager, attributed the production drop-off to the steep tariffs on inputs like aluminum and the heavily unpredictable nature of how they’ve been implemented.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Intakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intakes. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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