intakes

noun

Definition of intakesnext
plural of intake
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. — 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

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