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
Dittenber previously said his support for the quiet zone was based on input from engineers and safety experts.
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Noah Daly
april 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2026
Critics of the program say it was put in place without seeking input from Congress, and could ultimately undermine trust in the FDA’s regulatory process by opening the door for companies to make financial contributions to the administration in an attempt to secure such a voucher.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
These systems generate plausible responses based on patterns in data, triggered by user input, not independent thought or intent.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Funders do not provide editorial input.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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Noah Daly
april 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2026
Critics of the program say it was put in place without seeking input from Congress, and could ultimately undermine trust in the FDA’s regulatory process by opening the door for companies to make financial contributions to the administration in an attempt to secure such a voucher.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
These systems generate plausible responses based on patterns in data, triggered by user input, not independent thought or intent.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Funders do not provide editorial input.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for input
Noun
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Daily avocado intake has been shown to increase beneficial gut bacteria, large studies in recent years have shown.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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The firm describes its method as one that emphasizes early intake, ongoing supervision of files, and technology used to keep work from slipping into dead zones.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While written on the advice of the British government, much of the language and tone come from Charles himself, the source added.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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On the spot, Mary Kay began applying the advice in her notes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Companies are required, under threat of criminal penalties, to bring new information to the government’s attention.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The information contained in this article reflects multiple conversations with various sources at the Spanish champions, all of whom wanted to speak anonymously to protect relationships.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Input.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/input. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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