telegraphs

Definition of telegraphsnext
present tense third-person singular of telegraph

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for telegraphs
Verb
  • Under such circumstances, the IRS mails a letter or notice alerting the filer of a late fee.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2026
  • As of September 30, the Social Security Administration no longer mails paper benefits, shifting to electronic payments.
    Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Once inside, however, the miscreant sister communicates (via walkie-talkie) in a squeal of wordless agony.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
  • The girl communicates with her parents through her eyes and a few sounds.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • In one instance, Jeff Weinhold writes to a colleague, Ben Baker, about VIP club admissions, with prices charged up to $199.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Belly, Kentish Town Small and buzzy, Belly (pictured above) in Kentish Town has all the warmth of a neighbourhood bistro – with a frisson of Filipino flair, writes The Week’s Helen Brown.
    The Week UK, TheWeek, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Telegraphs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telegraphs. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.

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