as in dispatch
a piece of conveyed information
answered the phone and took a message
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Recent Examples of message
Toria Sheffield, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
For senior executives, the message is simple: get the basics right, listen harder, and lead with transparency.
—Blake Morgan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 Mar. 2025
The Trump administration is facing heavy blowback for using Signal, a messaging app, to discuss sensitive military plans.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The message was accompanied by three photos: one of himself with his face partially obscured by a hoodie, one of the musician as a child and a final photo featuring his son, Jack Blues, born in August 2024.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
For senior executives, the message is simple: get the basics right, listen harder, and lead with transparency.
—Blake Morgan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
The messaging app isn't a secure U.S. government communications system.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 Mar. 2025
The Trump administration is facing heavy blowback for using Signal, a messaging app, to discuss sensitive military plans.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for message
Noun
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The woman was inside the hotel in Healy for a little more than a half-hour before coming back to check on the 20-month-old, Alaska state troopers said in a March 19 dispatch.—
Sara Schilling,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Mar. 2025
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At the heart of public criticism of Yoon over his martial law decree was his dispatch of hundreds of troops and police officers to the National Assembly after placing the country under military rule.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Anyone with information is asked to contact the Garland Police Department at (972) 485-4840 or submit tips anonymously through Garland Crime Stoppers at (972) 272-TIPS (8477).—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2025
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Shortly after sharing the news about the pet trio on social media, a couple contacted the Central Vermont Humane Society and expressed interest in adopting all three animals.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In the show, viewers will see a letter from Jesperson mailed to Moore.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Dozens of Democratic members of Congress also sent a letter to Dudek, asking him to reconsider the change.—
Ashley Lopez,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Rainfall totals of 8 to 10 inches are likely in Corpus Christi from late Wednesday through Friday, but could approach 15 inches if the city is trapped under the heaviest rain.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
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During March 6’s NBA exhibition match between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks, James approached Smith on the sidelines and confronted him about his comments about Bronny.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For communications, SpaceX Starlink satellites will provide coverage for the mission, along with NASA's TDRSS system.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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However, their communication has since deteriorated.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Most people were boarding another one, to go swimming at the calanques.—
Ayşegül Savaş,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2025
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In the ‘60s —while Black Americans marched for civil rights and troops were sent overseas in the Vietnam War — the building was boarded up.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The report was issued Sunday at 12:31 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 12:40 a.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2025
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With the recent reports in mind, City needs a Plan B.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Disabled travelers are their own best advocates and should communicate their needs clearly to others.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2025
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The best non-managers who rise are the ones who clearly communicate their ambitions and strengths.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Message.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/message. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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