speed dial
noun
: a telephone function by which a selected stored number can be dialed by pressing only one key
speed-dial
verb
Examples of speed dial in a Sentence
a phone with speed dial
Recent Examples on the Web
In the Old Testament, prophets seem to be on speed dial to Zion.
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Brian T. Allen, National Review, 20 Jan. 2024
In an age when golfers keep a swing coach, sports psychologist and physiotherapist on the payroll and speed dial, Cole is self-reliant.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2024
The New York Times, CNN, and BBC keep him on speed dial.
—Krista Stevens, Longreads, 14 Feb. 2024
But for National Geographic Global Networks president Courteney Monroe, the future of the 136-year-old enterprise is about more than Disney talent on speed dial.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Feb. 2024
Working with stylist Ilaria Urbinati, who James Marsden and Donald Glover also have on speed dial, Keoghan is peppering timeless sophistication with a few bold looks.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2024
But scientists and lawmakers don’t usually have each other on speed dial.
—Taylor Scott, The Conversation, 17 Jan. 2024
But, thanks to word of mouth from industry insiders, public documents and other research, The Hollywood Reporter has compiled a list of the 25 attorneys the entertainment elite have on speed dial for death, divorce and other disasters.
—Ashley Cullins, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Sep. 2023
Instead of a hospital stay, he was given a cellphone with medical staff on speed dial.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2023
Brian T. Allen, National Review, 20 Jan. 2024
In an age when golfers keep a swing coach, sports psychologist and physiotherapist on the payroll and speed dial, Cole is self-reliant.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2024
The New York Times, CNN, and BBC keep him on speed dial.
—Krista Stevens, Longreads, 14 Feb. 2024
But for National Geographic Global Networks president Courteney Monroe, the future of the 136-year-old enterprise is about more than Disney talent on speed dial.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Feb. 2024
Working with stylist Ilaria Urbinati, who James Marsden and Donald Glover also have on speed dial, Keoghan is peppering timeless sophistication with a few bold looks.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2024
But scientists and lawmakers don’t usually have each other on speed dial.
—Taylor Scott, The Conversation, 17 Jan. 2024
But, thanks to word of mouth from industry insiders, public documents and other research, The Hollywood Reporter has compiled a list of the 25 attorneys the entertainment elite have on speed dial for death, divorce and other disasters.
—Ashley Cullins, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Sep. 2023
Instead of a hospital stay, he was given a cellphone with medical staff on speed dial.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2023
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“Speed dial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speed%20dial. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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