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 rear bumper has a cleaner look, as does the front end, which has a simplified version of the previous split-lighting arrangement of daytime running lights above rectangular headlights nestled in coves that also house the intakes for the front-wheel air curtains.
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Stephen Edelstein, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
To keep generating power, the reservoir can't fall below 3,490 feet (1,200 meters), which is the level of the water intakes for Glen Canyon Dam's electricity generators.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Another 1,700 intakes — about 17% of the total — resulted in pets being returned to their owners.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
When coupled with resistance training, higher protein intakes have been found to increase muscle mass and strength.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
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
Extremely high intakes from supplements may interact with certain medications or cause unwanted side effects.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Torres wrote that intakes dropped from some 90,000 dogs before the mandate to roughly 34,000 after.
—Alyce McFadden, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
Paula Fasseas, the founder of PAWS Chicago, said Cappello’s collaboration with shelter organizations like PAWS has demonstrated her impressive ability to navigate complex challenges, like the agency’s strained budget and high shelter intakes.
—Jerry Wu, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Stephen Edelstein, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
To keep generating power, the reservoir can't fall below 3,490 feet (1,200 meters), which is the level of the water intakes for Glen Canyon Dam's electricity generators.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Another 1,700 intakes — about 17% of the total — resulted in pets being returned to their owners.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
When coupled with resistance training, higher protein intakes have been found to increase muscle mass and strength.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
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
Extremely high intakes from supplements may interact with certain medications or cause unwanted side effects.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Torres wrote that intakes dropped from some 90,000 dogs before the mandate to roughly 34,000 after.
—Alyce McFadden, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
Paula Fasseas, the founder of PAWS Chicago, said Cappello’s collaboration with shelter organizations like PAWS has demonstrated her impressive ability to navigate complex challenges, like the agency’s strained budget and high shelter intakes.
—Jerry Wu, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intakes
inputs
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Our logic engine sits in between to stabilize the aircraft and reduce micro-control inputs.—
David Szondy
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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Cotton growers today are using more efficient irrigation systems, crop inputs and technologies while increasing the amount of cotton produced per acre.—
Catherine Salfino,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Intakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intakes. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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