1
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
China is both Vietnam’s largest trading partner and its largest supplier of production inputs.
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Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
And China must also be a reliable supplier of rare earths, which are critical inputs for a wide range of industries.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
This display also includes inputs from fellow soldiers, drones, and other sensor platforms, which are integrated into the warrior's field of view, as well as panoramic views from cameras in the helmet.
—New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
Rare earth elements are critical inputs for semiconductor manufacturing, electric vehicles and advanced defense platforms such as F-35 fighter jets and Tomahawk cruise missiles.
—Young Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Greater market access is also being discussed for dairy inputs and ethanol, the unnamed sources said.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Large language models that devoured the total creative output of humankind endlessly remix those inputs to illustrate fictional universes of bespoke media, almost indistinguishable from reality (and getting better every day).
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025
Tariffs are a tax on imports, both finished goods and inputs.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Oct. 2025
Despite the voice emphasis, Microsoft also acknowledges that the keyboard and mouse remain primary inputs.
—PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
And China must also be a reliable supplier of rare earths, which are critical inputs for a wide range of industries.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
This display also includes inputs from fellow soldiers, drones, and other sensor platforms, which are integrated into the warrior's field of view, as well as panoramic views from cameras in the helmet.
—New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
Rare earth elements are critical inputs for semiconductor manufacturing, electric vehicles and advanced defense platforms such as F-35 fighter jets and Tomahawk cruise missiles.
—Young Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Greater market access is also being discussed for dairy inputs and ethanol, the unnamed sources said.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Large language models that devoured the total creative output of humankind endlessly remix those inputs to illustrate fictional universes of bespoke media, almost indistinguishable from reality (and getting better every day).
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025
Tariffs are a tax on imports, both finished goods and inputs.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Oct. 2025
Despite the voice emphasis, Microsoft also acknowledges that the keyboard and mouse remain primary inputs.
—PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inputs
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Your Diabetes Risk Decreases A comprehensive review of existing research has linked higher intakes of fruits (especially berries), leafy greens, yellow vegetables, and cruciferous vegetables with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
21 Oct. 2025
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To take the lower front air intakes, which were angled toward the centerline of the car—toward the Tri Star emblem—and invert them to toward the tires was a dreadful choice.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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Toru kept a notebook with advice for Shohei One way Toru kept Shohei grounded and focused on his sport was through a journal the two shared where Toru would write down advice for his son.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Even sage advice given in an annoying manner will eventually be ignored, and the lord at last was driven out of his own house.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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While the Hong Kong listing should enhance the company’s liquidity and visibility, Zephirin added that a valuation re-rating is unlikely without meaningful gains in capital efficiency or strategy execution.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
28 Oct. 2025
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Should the Argentine currency in Monday’s trading session climb at a similar magnitude to that seen in cryptocurrency markets in the wake of the election, the US could be on course for hundreds of millions of dollars in gains.—
Daniel Flatley,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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For me, it’s been really essential to read a lot of great information, and to come at the world filled with knowledge and all these ideas of, in my view, much smarter and braver people than myself.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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This article was originally published in 2022 and most recently updated on October 22, 2025 with current information.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
23 Oct. 2025
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Shop related pet holiday deals 2025 Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Inputs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inputs. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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