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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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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
Context windows, retrieval systems and long-term memory architectures allow AI to access information beyond what fits in a single input.
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Ashutosh Saxena,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
And ultimately, after looking at the footage, the decision is up to the head referee, although the referee can receive input from the video assistant referee and/or other officials.
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Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
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Ashutosh Saxena,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
And ultimately, after looking at the footage, the decision is up to the head referee, although the referee can receive input from the video assistant referee and/or other officials.
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Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for input
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Orientation for a new intake of students has just wrapped up.
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While the signature chromium-molybdenum tubular steel frame is retained, there’s a completely new cast-aluminum subframe that incorporates the airbox and side air intakes.
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This column is designed to be educational and informational only and should not be interpreted as medical advice.
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Banks are starting to explore using AI to boost the productivity of their wealth management departments, especially as rising incomes and wealth boost the demand for financial advice.
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One expert noted that turning satellite data into information useful to firefighters and forestry managers will take some time.
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Hart went into writing the ballad with that information, but the rest was up to him.
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“Input.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/input. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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