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intake

[in-teyk] / ˈɪnˌteɪk /
NOUN
consumption
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New research from Emory University suggests that higher vitamin D supplement intake may be linked to stronger cognitive performance in adults who face an increased risk of developing dementia.

From Science Daily Aug. 23, 2026

Some attribute the recent emphasis on protein intake to the rise of GLP-1 medications, which often decrease appetite and make it challenging to eat enough protein to preserve lean muscle mass during weight loss.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

More and more, diners are leaning into “proteinmaxxing,” the viral health trend that promotes increased protein intake with the goal of boosting metabolism, decreasing appetite and increasing muscle mass.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

Instead of simply eating more pollen to compensate for missing nutrients, bees may reduce their intake when another nutrient becomes excessive.

From Science Daily Aug. 19, 2026

They made their way up six blocks to where Frank had parked the truck, and then Zeitoun heard Frank’s quick intake of breath.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers

People who had higher intakes of beta-carotene as a food coloring had a 44% increased risk of Type 2 diabetes, compared with those who had a lower intake.

From The Wall Street Journal May 20, 2026

In the coming year, the reservoir could decline to a point where water can no longer pass through intakes to generate hydroelectric power.

From Los Angeles Times May 2, 2026

Few automobile exteriors are ever finished like this, with its broad, sterling-like chrome garnishes at the lower grille intakes, the rocker panels, exhaust outlets and bumpers, all smoothed perfectly into the blown-glass curvatures.

From The Wall Street Journal May 2, 2026

Outside Scotland, this selection is going to cause sharp intakes of breath.

From BBC Feb. 5, 2026

I taped up eight of the intakes, leaving only one of them active.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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