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Examples of text message in a Sentence
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The fine print: The poll of 754 residents across eight police precincts was conducted by the firm North Star Opinion Research over cell phones, landlines and by text message.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
For schedule updates, follow the project on Facebook, X and Instagram and subscribe to email and text message alerts at ClearPath465.com.
—Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Oct. 2024
People can also get earthquake early warnings without downloading an app through an Amber Alert-style text message called a Wireless Emergency Alert.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2024
Notifications can be provided by phone, email or text message.
—Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1977, in the meaning defined above
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“Text message.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/text%20message. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
text message
noun
: a short message sent electronically usually from one cell phone to another
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