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as in intakes
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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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 inputs
Those inputs are crucial for everything from the food on your grocery shelves to the shopping bags that carry them.
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Jake Angelo, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
The quicker ratio combined with the 10 degrees of rear steering inputs at slower speeds made small inputs deliver big motions real fast.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 2 Apr. 2026
If your entertainment center is anything like mine, your TV is really close to the wall, too close to be constantly swapping HDMI inputs.
—Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 2 Apr. 2026
Under normal operation, the steer-by-wire system communicates inputs to the front axle electronically.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
As a result, the Scandinavian producer can make textile fiber(s) from wood pulp or waste inputs—think leather, textiles and agricultural crop waste — thereby nixing the traditional chemical-dissolution route for viscose and lyocell production.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
This includes the focus on sustainability, a strong niche that continues to attract brands like Nike, Victoria’s Secret, Next and the United Kingdom’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme, which allows for 100 percent foreign inputs.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
That’s partly because energy is just one of many inputs in the food system.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
The chip companies also require helium, sulfur, and bromine—three key inputs to silicon wafers—largely sourced from the region.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Jake Angelo, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
The quicker ratio combined with the 10 degrees of rear steering inputs at slower speeds made small inputs deliver big motions real fast.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 2 Apr. 2026
If your entertainment center is anything like mine, your TV is really close to the wall, too close to be constantly swapping HDMI inputs.
—Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 2 Apr. 2026
Under normal operation, the steer-by-wire system communicates inputs to the front axle electronically.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
As a result, the Scandinavian producer can make textile fiber(s) from wood pulp or waste inputs—think leather, textiles and agricultural crop waste — thereby nixing the traditional chemical-dissolution route for viscose and lyocell production.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
This includes the focus on sustainability, a strong niche that continues to attract brands like Nike, Victoria’s Secret, Next and the United Kingdom’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme, which allows for 100 percent foreign inputs.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
That’s partly because energy is just one of many inputs in the food system.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
The chip companies also require helium, sulfur, and bromine—three key inputs to silicon wafers—largely sourced from the region.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inputs
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Hall said that while those intakes are paused, families can receive rapid financial assistance from Sacramento Steps Forward to prevent them from entering the shelter system.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Surface water is the warmest, and the lake’s surface is now only about 40 feet above where hydropower intakes draw water through Glen Canyon Dam.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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While that advice refers primarily to metal utensils, the same principles apply across materials, especially where thin construction can increase the risk of breakage.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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His advice is refreshingly simple and practical.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Early military gains give way to a larger strategic mess.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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During key periods like the pandemic boom and another surge in 2025, trading card indexes tracking Pokémon sales posted gains that far exceeded the S&P 500's long-term average annual return of 10% to 12%, according to trading card valuation tool Card Ladder.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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Mental fatigue from information overload is possible when the Virgo moon confronts Mars.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Anyone with information is asked to contact the Atlanta Police Department.—
Daniel Wilkerson,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Some of the recommendations will require a California law change, work that Berlant says is underway by local lawmakers.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Inputs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inputs. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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