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
The researchers observed that higher anthocyanidin intakes seemed to support this slower cognitive decline.
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Kathleen Felton, Time, 9 June 2026
The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) has paused all dog intakes, adoptions, and foster placements because of a threat of parvovirus.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 5 June 2026
Firstly, to get these models ready for life in the real world – and also to build a massive database of learning intel to help future facility intakes of robots get up to speed quicker.
—New Atlas, 25 May 2026
The organization has taken in about 68% more rabbits this year than during the same period last year and is on track for more than 1,000 free-roaming rabbit intakes.
—Idaho Statesman, 13 May 2026
The tunnel would create a second route to transport water from new intakes on the Sacramento River to the south side of the Delta, where pumps send water into the aqueducts of the State Water Project.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Between the two main intakes, images show a new device with a forward-facing opening.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Heavy encrustations of golden mussels have blocked pipes in municipal and industrial water intakes, which has necessitated costly biofouling removal.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 May 2026
That’s the point where public water intakes, recreation and other uses could be impacted if a lake drops below it.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Kathleen Felton, Time, 9 June 2026
The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) has paused all dog intakes, adoptions, and foster placements because of a threat of parvovirus.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 5 June 2026
Firstly, to get these models ready for life in the real world – and also to build a massive database of learning intel to help future facility intakes of robots get up to speed quicker.
—New Atlas, 25 May 2026
The organization has taken in about 68% more rabbits this year than during the same period last year and is on track for more than 1,000 free-roaming rabbit intakes.
—Idaho Statesman, 13 May 2026
The tunnel would create a second route to transport water from new intakes on the Sacramento River to the south side of the Delta, where pumps send water into the aqueducts of the State Water Project.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Between the two main intakes, images show a new device with a forward-facing opening.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Heavy encrustations of golden mussels have blocked pipes in municipal and industrial water intakes, which has necessitated costly biofouling removal.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 May 2026
That’s the point where public water intakes, recreation and other uses could be impacted if a lake drops below it.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intakes
inputs
Noun
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If these inputs do not move, the shock does not remain in the Strait.—
John W.H. Denton AO,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Those gauges toss out the highest and lowest inputs to inflation calculations and focus on readings closer to the midpoint of the data.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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“Intakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intakes. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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