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Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Herbert is dialing back his workload this year.
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Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
It’s made of 100% heavy-duty metal, features a nonslip grip, and an adjustable handle to control water flow, and a dial to choose from nine spray patterns.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
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Verb
When dialed, the number connects to American Airlines customer service.
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Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Herbert is dialing back his workload this year.
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Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Noun
The best man, Ferguson’s older brother, received a rose gold, ombre-dial classic Rolex Datejust.
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Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
It’s made of 100% heavy-duty metal, features a nonslip grip, and an adjustable handle to control water flow, and a dial to choose from nine spray patterns.
—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dial
Verb
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The accord called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a halt to hostilities across the region, including in Lebanon.
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Baelor Targaryen Baelor Targaryen (Bertie Carvel) — often called Baelor Breakspear — is a noble and widely respected Targaryen prince known for his honor, leadership and skill in battle.
Noun
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Another megacap tech stock has been tapped to join the Dow Jones Industrial Average , as the symbolic stock gauge continues to evolve to reflect the driving forces of the new economy.
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Additionally, prosecutors allege Rincker gave Alvarez a 12-gauge pump action shotgun, Jamioles said.
Noun
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The knob controls volume and can be clicked to pause and resume content (double- or triple-clicking skips and reverses songs, respectively).
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Your left hand gets a 7-bar pad with 14 customizable assignments, while your right hand uses a pick-style strum knob with a dynamic up-down response.
Verb
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Some apps need connectivity, but simple tools should not always phone home.
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So many people phoned that day.
Noun
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Still, as the face of Manchester’s rejuvenation, Burnham assumed a US governor-style regional leader profile.
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The exchange came about a minute after Clark drilled a 3-pointer in Reese's face.
Noun
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But for some women, increasing earning power is the lever that creates more room than any expense cut ever could.
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Tom then explains the actual Trolley Problem, the philosophical debate about having to choose whether to pull a lever that will prevent a runaway trolley from killing multiple people, but will still result in the death of a single person.
Verb
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Albert telephoned Breen right after.
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Visitors will have to telephone upon arrival so residents can escort them in.
Noun
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The three major indexes are coming off a winning week.
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The air quality index is divided into six categories.
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“Dial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dial. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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