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
Showing only user inputs, the chats appeared to be from unwitting people prompting a chatbot to help solve relationship or business problems, who likely expected those conversations would remain private.
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ArsTechnica, 7 Nov. 2025
Touch input registers instantly, and scrolling through content is quick and simple.
—PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
But critics and former employees who spoke with CNN say the AI company has long known of the dangers of the tool’s tendency toward sycophancy – repeatedly reinforcing and encouraging any kind of input – particularly for users who are distressed or mentally ill.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Are harmful inputs dropping year by year?
—William Jones, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
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DiNapoli's office also said people wait months for their initial response or intake appointments.—
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High dairy intake is also associated with adverse health effects including a higher risk of prostate cancer, Willett, who is also a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School in Boston, said.—
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Most of the complexes also include unusual amenities like on-site child care, smoking cessation classes, areas for on-site food cultivation, English classes, advice for job searches and help securing a high school diploma.—
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As members of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, the two often intertwined their faith into their advice.—
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Contact information is usually on the shipping label or the carrier’s website.—
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In doing so, drivers can ensure their insurer has accurate information, thereby keeping them protected without paying more than necessary.—
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“Input.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/input. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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