as in inputs
matter that is fed into something
the intake on that paper shredder is limited to five sheets at a time
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of intakes
The path, built more than 100 years ago, was constructed so that workers from a municipal water company could reach the utility’s water intakes far into the canyon, Green said.
—
Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Pininfarina has also enlarged the side air intakes, visually emphasizing the rear fenders.
—New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2025
As is, Balken warns, a further decline in Lake Powell’s water level could leave the hydropower intakes dry and force the entire flow through existing bypass tunnels that might be unable to handle the pressure.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
After spending Thanksgiving in kennels this year, shelter staff hope that this time next year, many of their intakes will be able to celebrate with a loving family of their own.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
The mussel is a freshwater species inhabiting shallow waters, and colonizes hard surfaces such as water intakes — impeding water flow, clogging pipes, and damaging equipment, including boat motors.
—Bay City News Service, Mercury News, 22 Nov. 2025
The highlight is that Porsche routed the intakes up and out the side windows of the car, just behind your ear.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
Your Diabetes Risk Decreases A comprehensive review of existing research has linked higher intakes of fruits (especially berries), leafy greens, yellow vegetables, and cruciferous vegetables with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes.
—Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2025
For example, high amounts of vitamin C can increase the risk of kidney stones in some people, and high intakes of biotin can impair thyroid test results.
—Maggie Slepian, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2025
Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Pininfarina has also enlarged the side air intakes, visually emphasizing the rear fenders.
—New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2025
As is, Balken warns, a further decline in Lake Powell’s water level could leave the hydropower intakes dry and force the entire flow through existing bypass tunnels that might be unable to handle the pressure.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
After spending Thanksgiving in kennels this year, shelter staff hope that this time next year, many of their intakes will be able to celebrate with a loving family of their own.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
The mussel is a freshwater species inhabiting shallow waters, and colonizes hard surfaces such as water intakes — impeding water flow, clogging pipes, and damaging equipment, including boat motors.
—Bay City News Service, Mercury News, 22 Nov. 2025
The highlight is that Porsche routed the intakes up and out the side windows of the car, just behind your ear.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
Your Diabetes Risk Decreases A comprehensive review of existing research has linked higher intakes of fruits (especially berries), leafy greens, yellow vegetables, and cruciferous vegetables with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes.
—Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2025
For example, high amounts of vitamin C can increase the risk of kidney stones in some people, and high intakes of biotin can impair thyroid test results.
—Maggie Slepian, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intakes
inputs
Noun
-
Its energy, minerals, and industrial inputs feed advanced manufacturing across the United States.—
Diego Marroquin Bitar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
-
These commodities are essential inputs in everyday technologies, such as phones, batteries and TV screens, as well as military and defense equipment, such as lasers, fighter jets and missiles.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Intakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intakes. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
