1
as in intake
matter that is fed into something
at that point I was being subjected to so much sensory input that I had to close my eyes
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2
as in advice
an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action
he solicited input from several trusted sources before making the investment
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Recent Examples of input
Casual gamers can cable a console to the HDMI port, but some may find an input lag of 27.1 milliseconds a bit too long for serious action.
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Paul Ridden
july 24, New Atlas, 24 July 2025
Dover’s secular growth business platforms are clean energy components, precision components, single-use biopharma, inputs into liquid cooling applications of data center, and CO2 refrigeration systems.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 24 July 2025
The plan is the department's effort to establish a clear vision while seeking community input to create a roadmap for the department over the next five years.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 24 July 2025
For months, the Trump administration solicited input from AI firms, civil-society groups, and everyday citizens.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 23 July 2025
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Paul Ridden
july 24, New Atlas, 24 July 2025
Dover’s secular growth business platforms are clean energy components, precision components, single-use biopharma, inputs into liquid cooling applications of data center, and CO2 refrigeration systems.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 24 July 2025
The plan is the department's effort to establish a clear vision while seeking community input to create a roadmap for the department over the next five years.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 24 July 2025
For months, the Trump administration solicited input from AI firms, civil-society groups, and everyday citizens.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for input
Noun
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Excessive intake can lead to elevated triglycerides—fats associated with heart disease, insulin resistance, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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Women's Protein Needs Based on current recommendations, protein intake should make up 10-35% of total daily calories.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
22 July 2025
Noun
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The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice.—
Ray Padilla,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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The Delaware senator took Booker’s advice — as have many of his Democratic colleagues this year.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Under a tent behind him, trays of hamburgers and chips waited, along with workers and counselors from Louisville’s Office of Violence Prevention, armed with fliers, water bottles and information for local resources.—
Keely Doll,
The Courier-Journal,
23 July 2025
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Ensure that all website connections are encrypted — check for the padlock, and do not enter any sign-in information into an unexpected popup on your device.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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“Input.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/input. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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