as in dispatch
a piece of conveyed information
answered the phone and took a message
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Recent Examples of message
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
2 July 2026
But with Trump returning to office and previous Democratic attempts to rein in his power through impeachment falling flat, the kind of Trump accountability messages pushed by the incumbents didn’t stick among constituents.
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Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
Ahead of their game at Adelaide United, scheduled for January 8 2024, Davila and J Col continued to message each other.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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Noun
Once the target enters the correct password, PamStealer displays a message stating that the file is damaged and can’t be installed.
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Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
2 July 2026
But with Trump returning to office and previous Democratic attempts to rein in his power through impeachment falling flat, the kind of Trump accountability messages pushed by the incumbents didn’t stick among constituents.
—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
Verb
Those interested in learning more can message the seller directly through Amazon.
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Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
Ahead of their game at Adelaide United, scheduled for January 8 2024, Davila and J Col continued to message each other.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for message
Noun
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Foley says the dispatch center continuously measures electrical demand and balances it with available supply.
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Advanced life support response Townsend, an independent journalist covering Capitol Hill, posted the audio from an EMS dispatch call to her X account on June 30.
Verb
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The Shawano-Menominee Counties Health Department advised anyone bitten or scratched by a bat or other wild animal to promptly clean the wound with soap and water, then contact a physician or go to the emergency room.
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Some of the women who were angry contacted the SFMOMA not simply to share feedback, but to try to ensure Bahr could never work with the institution again.
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Violators get warning letters before fines are given, and ultimately, water may be disconnected.
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The game will present you with a six by eight grid of letters.
Verb
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With group play coming to a close and the Round of 32 approaching, the competition is heating up as teams look to punch their tickets to the knockout round in hopes of hoisting the FIFA World Cup Trophy at the final on Sunday, July 19.
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Tracy had approached the team about a contract extension late in the 2005 season, a bold request considering the team’s record.
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Every July 4, the communications center in Rancho Cordova handles its highest call volume.
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Better seats, clearer screens, larger cupholders and easier communication may sound minor, yet those are the things that become important for everyday riders.
Verb
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On a weekday, about 25,000 people board the Blue and Gold lines.
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Pilz, 24, who boasts more than 500,000 followers on both Instagram and TikTok, shared a video describing the confrontation while preparing to board the Lufthansa flight during the summer heatwave.
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The Alameda County Coroner’s Office said an autopsy report is awaiting test results after extra testing was requested by Martin’s family.
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The trail that led to the record haul began in the state of Queensland, when local police officers responding to reports of a truck fire found 40 kilograms of cocaine floating in the sea near a boat ramp.
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Rob Manfred blames the Giants for not properly communicating.
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Streamline your schedule, communicate your limits and complete the most important task before adding three more to the list.
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“Message.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/message. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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