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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Adding protein and adding overall calories to your daily intake could lead to weight gain.
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Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2025
In some instances, survivors signed confidentiality agreements during intake, only to discover later that their disclosures had been relayed to third parties.
—Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Limit fluid intake to an hour before or after meals, and take small sips while eating to avoid feeling overly full.
—Josephine Hessert, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2025
Increase your fiber intake by incorporating more fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains into your diet.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 8 Apr. 2025
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Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2025
In some instances, survivors signed confidentiality agreements during intake, only to discover later that their disclosures had been relayed to third parties.
—Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Limit fluid intake to an hour before or after meals, and take small sips while eating to avoid feeling overly full.
—Josephine Hessert, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2025
Increase your fiber intake by incorporating more fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains into your diet.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for intake
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“Intake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intake. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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