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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When protein intake falls short, your body may compensate by overconsuming calories from other sources.
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Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 12 Feb. 2025
However, outside the lab, their overall drinking days and daily alcohol intake did not change significantly.
—Dr. Christopher Wachuku, ABC News, 12 Feb. 2025
Puri also signaled that the government of Trump’s predecessor, President Joe Biden, had endorsed India’s bolstered intake of Russian oil.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 12 Feb. 2025
Those who are blemish-prone should also increase intake of antioxidants like leafy greens, fresh fruits, and vegetables.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
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Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 12 Feb. 2025
However, outside the lab, their overall drinking days and daily alcohol intake did not change significantly.
—Dr. Christopher Wachuku, ABC News, 12 Feb. 2025
Puri also signaled that the government of Trump’s predecessor, President Joe Biden, had endorsed India’s bolstered intake of Russian oil.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 12 Feb. 2025
Those who are blemish-prone should also increase intake of antioxidants like leafy greens, fresh fruits, and vegetables.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Intake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intake. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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