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Rob Wile, NBC News, 12 Feb. 2025
The movement itself is set with 338 brilliant-cut diamonds, while a total of 337 yellow sapphires adorn the case and dial.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2025
Matthew Catellier, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Oxo Large Adjustable Handheld Slicer Oxo Large Handheld Slicer
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Pros: Easy adjustment dial and locking system.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 23 Jan. 2025
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Verb
There are also signs that the Trump administration is dialing back expectations for how much progress can be made on reducing prices.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 12 Feb. 2025
The movement itself is set with 338 brilliant-cut diamonds, while a total of 337 yellow sapphires adorn the case and dial.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2025
Noun
With textured dials inspired by the natural aeolian sand patterns of France’s Dune du Pilat, these watches combine rugged field-watch styling with modern specs.
—Matthew Catellier, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Oxo Large Adjustable Handheld Slicer Oxo Large Handheld Slicer
$29
Amazon
$29
OXO
Pros: Easy adjustment dial and locking system.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 23 Jan. 2025
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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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Their children’s schoolmates call the sisters the Puffling Queens.—
Cheryl Katz,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Feb. 2023
Noun
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Minor flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage near the Interstate 20 bridge.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
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About 90 gages hit the 100-year or greater threshold.—
Hayleigh Evans,
The Arizona Republic,
11 Sep. 2024
Noun
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Fertility all of a sudden seemed like a knob that governments could turn at will.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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What to look for in a quality shower faucet Components Look for a shower faucet that comes with a diverter, which enables you to redirect the water flow from the spout to the showerhead with a switch or knob.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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After the call, Mr. Trump phoned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to inform him about their conversation.—
Matthew Lee, Justin Spike,
The Christian Science Monitor,
17 Feb. 2025
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On July 19, 2016, a cocksure, can’t-miss prospect phoned a Houston sports radio station.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Yes, the latest gauge of investor vibes shows uniquely high concern.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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The analog gauges are Mythron’s own, including a GPS speedometer and a rev counter with LED shift lights.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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When recovered, the rifle was loaded with high-powered ammunition capable of piercing standard body armor and ready to fire, with the scope caps flipped open, the selector lever set to fire and a round chambered.—
Michael Dorgan,
Fox News,
28 Feb. 2025
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The new reality of our function requires transforming top line items into business performance levers that drive ROI.—
Marcy Klipfel,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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General Brown found out he was being removed when Mr. Hegseth telephoned him at his hotel in El Paso on Friday evening, a military official said.—
Eric Schmitt,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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Not long after Ryan Holdren returned home one evening in March 2021 from his job at Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy, the school’s secretary telephoned to tell him that one of their students was on TV.—
Johnny Dodd,
People.com,
21 Dec. 2024
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And Aguirre sees the faces of people who aren’t there, too.—
Catherine E. Shoichet,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
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Celebrate every baby milestone, adorable laugh, and that undeniably cute face with a name off this list.—
Stephanie Kasulka,
Parents,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Dial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dial. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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