as in inputs
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 intakes
While stray dog and cat intakes decreased overall in the first half of 2024 when compared to the previous year, strays still made up 56 percent of all shelter intakes.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Although the number of intakes is slightly down from a year prior, animal shelters and rescues are still experiencing overcrowdedness.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
The Delaware River's salt front remains 18 miles away from water intakes for now, but experts warn that without sustained rainfall—about an inch per week—the risk will persist.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Air intakes and landing gear The design variations extend to both aircraft’s air intakes and landing gear.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Nov. 2024
High intakes of these foods can also lead to dental issues.
—Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 22 Nov. 2024
Almost half of all Americans are estimated to have low intakes of magnesium from foods.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 20 Nov. 2024
Dog intakes from community sources dropped by 4 percent from the same period in 2023, with stray intakes comprising 56 percent of community intakes and owner surrenders accounting for 31 percent.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024
Very high intakes can lead to nausea, skin rashes, irritability, and brittle hair and nails.
—Tamar Kane, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 9 Oct. 2024
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Although the number of intakes is slightly down from a year prior, animal shelters and rescues are still experiencing overcrowdedness.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
The Delaware River's salt front remains 18 miles away from water intakes for now, but experts warn that without sustained rainfall—about an inch per week—the risk will persist.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Air intakes and landing gear The design variations extend to both aircraft’s air intakes and landing gear.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Nov. 2024
High intakes of these foods can also lead to dental issues.
—Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 22 Nov. 2024
Almost half of all Americans are estimated to have low intakes of magnesium from foods.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 20 Nov. 2024
Dog intakes from community sources dropped by 4 percent from the same period in 2023, with stray intakes comprising 56 percent of community intakes and owner surrenders accounting for 31 percent.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024
Very high intakes can lead to nausea, skin rashes, irritability, and brittle hair and nails.
—Tamar Kane, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Intakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intakes. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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