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Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2024
Because of this, insurers might want to dial up efficiency improvements.
—Matt Cullina, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2024
Also on sale, the Elgato Stream Deck Plus ($170) switches some buttons for dials.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 10 Oct. 2024
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Verb
The Bears brought in their heavy personnel on third-and-1 and dialed up a play fake for DJ Moore.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2024
Because of this, insurers might want to dial up efficiency improvements.
—Matt Cullina, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Noun
Scrolling through the control dial adjusts the mist output.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2024
Also on sale, the Elgato Stream Deck Plus ($170) switches some buttons for dials.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dial
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Congress might also call on President Biden to ban TikTok under the IEEPA.Emily Baker-White, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023
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Anyone who would like to get connected to treatment, or knows someone who does, can call 1-800-563-4086 or visit connectgnh.org at any day or time.Hartford Courant, Hartford Courant, 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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The upcoming sequel to This Is Spinal Tap will be turning the pathetic knobs all the way to 11.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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The standard 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system helpfully features two knobs on the screen for tuning and volume control.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Vice President and California native Kamala Harris posted a clip on social media today of her and husband Doug Emhoff phoning Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts to congratulate him on the team’s World Series victory.Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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Decades ago, pollsters would phone people, and those people would answer the phone.Steven Salzberg, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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With rich colors, handcrafted details and a versatile 12 gauge weight, they're designed with a hint of stretch and meant to stand the test of time.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Walz is running three-inch shells through the 12 gauge, filled with number five bird shot.Wes Siler, Outside Online, 17 Oct. 2024
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The company has since sent me the optional cue lever to install and my review has been updated to reflect the fact that the extra $50 makes for a much more compelling entry level turntable.Brad Moon, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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The idea here is that the motion is faster and more discreet than using your right hand to both shoot the photo and manipulate the typical advance lever.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
Verb
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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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Gale Kiplinger recalled his big brother telephoning him close to midnight, saying Dewy would lose.Rob Wells / Made by History, TIME, 25 Sep. 2024
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Benjamin Netanyahu doc The Bibi Files has secured distribution in multiple territories, flying in the face of the controversial Israeli prime minister’s attempts to block the film.Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
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Understanding that these decisions are sometimes based on organizational needs rather than personal shortcomings can help internal candidates maintain their confidence and motivation, even in the face of disappointment.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Dial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dial. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
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