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Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
In recent months, the Fed has cut its benchmark rate three quarters of a percentage point, dialing back its yearslong fight against inflation and delivering relief for borrowers saddled with high costs.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
Donna Kim, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
Rose gold hands and details on the dial add a striking contrast to the black ceramic.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2024
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Dad's in Virginia-Highland channels its inner dad and dials up Christmas kitsch to 100.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
In recent months, the Fed has cut its benchmark rate three quarters of a percentage point, dialing back its yearslong fight against inflation and delivering relief for borrowers saddled with high costs.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
The machine features a dial with 10 speeds and three settings to make smoothies, frozen desserts, and soups, and has a low-profile 48-ounce container.
—Donna Kim, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
Rose gold hands and details on the dial add a striking contrast to the black ceramic.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dial
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Those in need of shelter from the cold can call 211 to check availability of beds.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2023
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Marx himself would call DEI a classic case of ideology, a set of benign-seeming ideas that disguise the workings of the rulers, in this case empowered progressives.WSJ, WSJ, 14 Feb. 2023
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About 90 gages hit the 100-year or greater threshold.Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 11 Sep. 2024
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The gage was installed many years ago to measure water conditions, the release said.Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2024
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Gwin turns a couple knobs to get the propane flowing and ignites it.Ari Daniel, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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Consider swapping cabinet knobs for matte black handles or satin brass pulls for a more stylish look.Brianna Crane, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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Listeners around the country are encouraged to phone in to Farm Radio Trust’s call center afterward with thoughts or questions, thus continuing the dialogue.Kang-Chun Cheng, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Dec. 2024
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Six of his seven children phoned him Monday, gathering around a cake and singing their dad the birthday song, a family moment that his son, Justin, shared in an Instagram reel, while the seventh phoned in via a separate FaceTime, People reported.Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Economists also watch it because some of its components, notably healthcare and financial services, flow into the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge — the personal consumption expenditures, or PCE, index.Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Along with the read Wednesday on consumer prices, the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Thursday will release its producer price index, a gauge of wholesale prices that is projected to show a 0.2% monthly gain.Jeff Cox, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Identifying various segment needs can allow retail marketers to identify which levers would be most beneficial for engaging a subset of your audience, rooted specifically in their user journey and stage of brand use.Frank Minervini, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Like Tomb Raider and Uncharted, The Great Circle is puzzle-heavy, requiring players to match up levers and cogs at frequent intervals to open doors or boxes.Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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Visitors can play with a tin can telephone or connect to the museum’s general store on a working candlestick phone.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2024
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Anyone with information is asked to telephone the sheriff’s department at (323) 890-5500.Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2024
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In his July speech, Trump suggested a bitcoin reserve would help the U.S. dominate the global bitcoin market in the face of growing competition from China.Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Lisa Pauline Mattackal, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The incident resulted in the Oscar winner requiring stitches on his face.Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Dial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dial. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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