as in input
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 intake
The rest of the cases were either resolved at intake, forwarded to various state’s attorney’s offices for review, or the young person was referred to programming for services.
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Mikenzie Frost, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2025
This can happen as a result of low fluid intake or excessive fluid loss from sweating, vomiting, or diarrhea, says Dr. Han.
—Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 8 July 2025
Most notably, the shelter would operate using a pre-approved guest list, with reservations and background checks required for intake and a waiting list for potential residents.
—Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2025
While sunscreen can decrease your vitamin D intake, dermatologists still recommend wearing it to prevent sunburn, skin cancers, and visible signs of aging.9 Protecting your skin from the sun is a higher priority than getting vitamin D from the sun, since vitamin D is available from other sources.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 7 July 2025
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Mikenzie Frost, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2025
This can happen as a result of low fluid intake or excessive fluid loss from sweating, vomiting, or diarrhea, says Dr. Han.
—Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 8 July 2025
Most notably, the shelter would operate using a pre-approved guest list, with reservations and background checks required for intake and a waiting list for potential residents.
—Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2025
While sunscreen can decrease your vitamin D intake, dermatologists still recommend wearing it to prevent sunburn, skin cancers, and visible signs of aging.9 Protecting your skin from the sun is a higher priority than getting vitamin D from the sun, since vitamin D is available from other sources.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intake
input
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Quality Of Input: LLMs excel at complex reasoning and sophisticated contextual understanding, handling diverse inputs across multiple domains.—
Joseph Ours,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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More than 2,000 community members were involved in gathering input for the plan.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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“Intake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intake. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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