as in dispatch
a piece of conveyed information
answered the phone and took a message
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Recent Examples of message
Graham Underwood, Arkansas Online, 5 June 2025
Weinstein was able to contact emergency services, inform them of their conditions, and send a message to their family.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 5 June 2025
Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2025
Popular messaging app Telegram will soon get an artificial intelligence upgrade as part of a partnership with Elon Musk’s xAI to bring Grok to your conversations.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 28 May 2025
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Noun
Chinese President Xi Jinping also sent a congratulatory message to Lee, saying Beijing is willing to work with Seoul to advance their cooperative partnership for the benefit of the countries' peoples, according to state broadcaster CCTV.
—Graham Underwood, Arkansas Online, 5 June 2025
Weinstein was able to contact emergency services, inform them of their conditions, and send a message to their family.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 5 June 2025
Verb
The girl stopped messaging with Murat and told her mother about the photos and threat, the Sheriff’s Office said.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2025
Popular messaging app Telegram will soon get an artificial intelligence upgrade as part of a partnership with Elon Musk’s xAI to bring Grok to your conversations.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for message
Noun
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Kelli Hays said the district’s transportation dispatch instructed the driver to pull over and stop the van immediately after receiving the report.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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The department currently offers the public access to many police calls through an online dispatch website at webapps.sandiego.gov/sdpdonline.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
Verb
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One family saw the video, contacted the shelter, and arranged a meet-and-greet with Delano and their other dog.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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Police believe there are many potential witnesses in the building and are asking anyone who heard or saw something to contact homicide detectives at 816-234-5043 or the TIPS hotline anonymously at 816-474-TIPS.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
Noun
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During this week’s debate, several lawmakers read letters from their constituents complaining about the costs of their electric bills.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2025
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The Kangaroos Are Not Shoes campaigner referenced reporting by the Financial Times before receiving confirmation a letter from Mizuno on the athleticwear brand’s gradual exit from the controversial trade’s supply chain.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
4 June 2025
Verb
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But with demand from would-be owners far outstripping supply in the 13-team league, many WNBA insiders believe the cost to acquire Connecticut could approach Cleveland’s ongoing bid for an expansion franchise, believed to be roughly $250 million.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Deadly lightning strikes can occur well ahead of an approaching storm, prior to the arrival of rain and wind.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
Noun
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In a statement, McDonnell emphasized the need for clear communication between agencies, noting that the LAPD had successfully handled large-scale protests in the past.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 June 2025
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Our personal experiences and upbringing help shape the development of our communication style and perception of the world.—
Janine Schindler,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Verb
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When Robinson eventually returned to the airport to board another flight, he was detained, the district attorney’s office said.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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When the people mover is running, Metro riders will take two escalators up past a mural, now showcasing the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to board.—
Colleen Shalby,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
Noun
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If no case is filed, state prosecutors must release a report detailing the evidence and the legal reasoning for why charges were not warranted.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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The discount retailer added about 2% premarket Thursday after JPMorgan upgraded the stock to overweight from neutral one day after Dollar Tree tumbled more than 8% following its latest earnings report.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Communication Style Traditional leaders communicate top down, often in a formal or somewhat guarded tone.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Humpback whales may be communicating with humans in a playful way, according to researchers who have been studying the marine mammals' behavior.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
9 June 2025
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“Message.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/message. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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