plural DMs
: a private message sent on social media to a specific individual or group
However, Sadie Stanley was ultimately cast as Kim, and Madelaine even sent her an encouraging DM about her new role.—
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DM
verb
DMed; DMing; DMs
Women around the world DMed Robbie and Sarah saying how much the couple's love inspired them.
—Rebecca Jennings
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deutsche mark
decimeter
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Adhip Ray, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Courtesy of the artist and Mendes Wood DM, São Paulo, Brussels, Paris, New York.
—Grace Edquist, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
Once verified, users will receive a DM confirming their age group.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
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Digital sculptor Yosef first interacted with Bieber via DM.
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Noun
Attract your first users using DM outreach (not ads).
—Adhip Ray, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Courtesy of the artist and Mendes Wood DM, São Paulo, Brussels, Paris, New York.
—Grace Edquist, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
Once verified, users will receive a DM confirming their age group.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
Related Stories Business Pressure Mounts on Live Nation Break Up
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How 'Star Wars' Is Changing Its Tune
Digital sculptor Yosef first interacted with Bieber via DM.
—Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for DM
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“DM.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DM. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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