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intake

[in-teyk] / ˈɪnˌteɪk /
NOUN
consumption
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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There is an intake of breath from the crowd every time he gets the ball at Etihad Stadium.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The latest study into the effects of diets heavy in highly processed foods shows that the risks of serious heart problems increase as intake rises.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

ICE maintains that Ramos-Solano received consistent medical care during his detention, noting he had been diagnosed with diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension upon intake in February and was treated daily for those conditions.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

More consistent calorie intake was also associated with greater weight loss.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

I took a sharp intake of breath when he mentioned Dad.

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben