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Recent Examples of callback
Beyond the online upgrade, SSA reports that 70 percent of its field offices have new phone technology, the answering speed for its 800-number has improved by 35 percent, and 90 percent of calls can now be handled through self-service or with a convenient callback feature.
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
Episodes are often framed by Sarah Jessica Parker’s voiceover, in a callback to SATC’s quippy narration, reading snippets of the novel that mirror her character’s own life.
—Judy Berman, Time, 11 July 2025
The subtle sartorial callback added a nod to her past royal style.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 4 July 2025
The Bear has pulled out more than a few multi-season callbacks, but in this case, the sequence feels more like something that the show wanted to do, production-wise, rather than needed to do story-wise.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 27 June 2025
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
Episodes are often framed by Sarah Jessica Parker’s voiceover, in a callback to SATC’s quippy narration, reading snippets of the novel that mirror her character’s own life.
—Judy Berman, Time, 11 July 2025
The subtle sartorial callback added a nod to her past royal style.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 4 July 2025
The Bear has pulled out more than a few multi-season callbacks, but in this case, the sequence feels more like something that the show wanted to do, production-wise, rather than needed to do story-wise.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for callback
Noun
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The message is that Riyadh isn’t concerned — yet — about the debate in Washington over the complete lifting of US sanctions.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
23 July 2025
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Last week, the Wall Street Journal reported on a birthday message sent bearing Trump’s name for Epstein’s 50th birthday in 2003.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Sardinha’s best friend, who received the voicemail that captured part of the killing, told the judge that her friend’s screams still haunt her.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
25 July 2025
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Newsweek reached out to the company via phone Wednesday for comment and left a voicemail.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Management’s commentary during the conference call can also provide more insight into consumer behavior.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
22 July 2025
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Days later, Shell, the RedBird executive who will become Paramount’s president should Skydance take over, held a conference call with top CBS executives.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
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“Callback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/callback. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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