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Recent Examples of dial
Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
However, a persistent increase in consumer prices may put pressure on the Fed to raise interest rates as a means of dialing back inflation.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 May 2026
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2026
There’ve been lots of attempts in the last few months to move the dial on Farage.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
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Verb
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline can be reached by dialing 988.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
However, a persistent increase in consumer prices may put pressure on the Fed to raise interest rates as a means of dialing back inflation.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 May 2026
Noun
In case of an emergency, dial 911.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2026
There’ve been lots of attempts in the last few months to move the dial on Farage.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dial
Verb
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So, the next time someone tries to gaslight you by asserting the authority of a mythical being over your own reading, call it out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Eisler showed him how to position himself on a metal-and-wood contraption called a reformer.—
Natalie Meade,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Noun
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The front, as is Mercedes’s wont, is dominated by screens, including a digital gauge cluster, an infotainment screen angled to the driver, and a dedicated passenger display.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
20 May 2026
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From there a doctor can confirm a diagnosis, gauge severity and determine whether CPAP, lifestyle changes, a GLP-1 medication or some combination makes sense for your specific situation.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Wipe the surface carefully, paying close attention to knobs, handles, detergent compartments, and door edges where grime tends to collect.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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Justin Thomas had his caddie place hole-sized discs on every corner of the 17th green at Aronimink on Monday, all of them perched on knobs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Qassem phoned the elder of his two sons, Ali, who, like his uncle, Samih, had joined the Lebanese security forces.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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An impostor phoned Alight Solutions, the recordkeeper for Colgate-Palmolive's 401(k) plan, and identified herself as a Colgate employee.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
Noun
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White also announced that Paddy Pimblett will return to face Benoit Saint-Denis, and hyped heavyweight prospect Gable Steveson will make his UFC debut against Elisha Ellison.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The neurologist checked the right side of his face; the better neurologist checked the left.—
Weike Wang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
Noun
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What Actually Helps Shift Workers Sleep Light is the single most powerful lever available.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 May 2026
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The best lever might be for the EBU to privilege the jury more than fan voting — but that would undermine the populist nature of the contest and potentially turn many viewers off.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Visitors will have to telephone upon arrival so residents can escort them in.—
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
17 Apr. 2026
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At one point, Trump telephoned Speaker Johnson, who urged the president not to sign the order for moral reasons and to protect American children from the harms of drugs.—
Will Yakowicz,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The index is back in the green after steep losses at the end of last week.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Providers that can deliver this combination are positioned to become the pricing utility for tokenized markets in the same way index providers and rating agencies are instrumental in traditional finance.—
Mike Cahill,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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“Dial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dial. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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