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
During the district’s work crafting a new mission and vision statement, former students who are now in high schools gave input on the need for better relationships with the grown-ups on campus.
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Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
There is little information about the inputs used in these private models, and they have been shown to have big flaws.
—Jordan Haedtler, Mercury News, 24 May 2025
Trump will invoke the Defense Production Act to declare a national emergency due to U.S. dependence on Russia and China for enriched uranium, nuclear fuel processing and inputs for advance reactors, according to a draft summary viewed by Reuters.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 23 May 2025
Catholic theology teaches that the Holy Spirit has input.
—Emmett Coyne, The Hill, 23 May 2025
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Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
There is little information about the inputs used in these private models, and they have been shown to have big flaws.
—Jordan Haedtler, Mercury News, 24 May 2025
Trump will invoke the Defense Production Act to declare a national emergency due to U.S. dependence on Russia and China for enriched uranium, nuclear fuel processing and inputs for advance reactors, according to a draft summary viewed by Reuters.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 23 May 2025
Catholic theology teaches that the Holy Spirit has input.
—Emmett Coyne, The Hill, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for input
Noun
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Noted: Building muscle requires a higher protein intake.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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One study linked higher dietary choline intake with a significant decrease in body fat, waist circumference, and overall body weight.17 However, research on whole eggs and weight loss remains mixed.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Against Reddit’s advice, Fielder solicits a formal diagnosis, including an fMRI, to ensure there’s nothing so off about him that he can’t be trusted with others’ lives.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
26 May 2025
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Here's why that's terrible advice: Strong disagreement with accepted wisdom creates controversy.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The daughters could file motions with more information, the judge said.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
23 May 2025
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This story has been updated with additional information.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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“Input.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/input. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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