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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Observational studies have found that higher calcium intakes were associated with a higher incidence of prostate cancer.
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Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2025
For example, high amounts of vitamin C can increase the risk of kidney stones in some people, and high intakes of biotin can impair thyroid test results.
—Maggie Slepian, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2025
Satin Rose Gold accents adorn the grille, hood, intakes, side skirts, and mirror caps.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2025
The Humane Society of Harford County has temporarily paused all dog adoptions and intakes after four dogs tested positive for canine parvovirus.
—Allana Haynes, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
The study said dairy fat intakes are associated with neutral to beneficial cardiometabolic activities — and the health benefits of dairy foods vary by fat content and product fermentation.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
People with higher magnesium intakes tend to have better bone mineral density.
—Jennifer Lefton, Ms, Rd/n, Cnsc, Fand, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2025
Included in the Black Series package were air intakes in the front bumper and fenders, side skirts, and a spoiler all hewn from carbon fiber.
—Jeremy Korzeniewski, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2025
Typically, the downtown facility is staffed to receive new inmates only on weekdays, the officials said, and handling weekend intakes required ordering staff to come in on their days off.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2025
For example, high amounts of vitamin C can increase the risk of kidney stones in some people, and high intakes of biotin can impair thyroid test results.
—Maggie Slepian, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2025
Satin Rose Gold accents adorn the grille, hood, intakes, side skirts, and mirror caps.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2025
The Humane Society of Harford County has temporarily paused all dog adoptions and intakes after four dogs tested positive for canine parvovirus.
—Allana Haynes, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
The study said dairy fat intakes are associated with neutral to beneficial cardiometabolic activities — and the health benefits of dairy foods vary by fat content and product fermentation.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
People with higher magnesium intakes tend to have better bone mineral density.
—Jennifer Lefton, Ms, Rd/n, Cnsc, Fand, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2025
Included in the Black Series package were air intakes in the front bumper and fenders, side skirts, and a spoiler all hewn from carbon fiber.
—Jeremy Korzeniewski, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2025
Typically, the downtown facility is staffed to receive new inmates only on weekdays, the officials said, and handling weekend intakes required ordering staff to come in on their days off.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Intakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intakes. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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