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
In these instances, the website would naturally see the input and output.
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ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
The writer made sure to get all sorts of female input.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Library officials originally started the planning phase in June 2024, receiving public input and fine tuning potential needs.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
Tax cuts are providing a tailwind for consumer spending and business investment, but a pullback in household demand or sustained rise in input costs may prompt companies to recalibrate by shedding hours or positions.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
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ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
The writer made sure to get all sorts of female input.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Library officials originally started the planning phase in June 2024, receiving public input and fine tuning potential needs.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
Tax cuts are providing a tailwind for consumer spending and business investment, but a pullback in household demand or sustained rise in input costs may prompt companies to recalibrate by shedding hours or positions.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for input
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One of the best ways to manage high blood pressure (hypertension) is to follow an eating pattern high in nutrients like magnesium, fiber, calcium, and potassium, while reducing your intake of sodium.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 May 2026
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When considering the causes of high blood pressure, factors like smoking, high sodium intake, and lack of exercise often come to mind.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
11 May 2026
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But Bowen, 35, has been managing it for 10 years, making sales, offering advice and hearing travelers’ tales, which almost always come with surprises.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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As Christopher Morel prepared to step into the batter’s box in the eighth inning for a crucial at-bat on Sunday, Connor Norby and Heriberto Hernandez approached their teammate and gave him some advice.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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Arizona Department of Health Services officials did not immediately respond to requests for information.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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The chair of the House Oversight Committee has sent a letter to OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman requesting information about potential conflicts of interest between Altman’s personal investments and his operation of the company.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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“Input.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/input. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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