as in dispatch
a piece of conveyed information
answered the phone and took a message
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Recent Examples of message
Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
People who want access but who are not members must message the community’s moderators to join.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 27 Aug. 2025
Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Pope Francis recorded a pained and labored audio message Thursday to thank people for their prayers for his recovery, the first public sign of life from the 88-year-old pope since he was hospitalized three weeks ago with double pneumonia.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Johnson also pointed out that Democrats have worked hard to message against the bill.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
People who want access but who are not members must message the community’s moderators to join.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
A day after the state Legislature approved a bill intended to help Milwaukee crack down on reckless drivers, local officials met at the city's towing lot to send a message.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Pope Francis recorded a pained and labored audio message Thursday to thank people for their prayers for his recovery, the first public sign of life from the 88-year-old pope since he was hospitalized three weeks ago with double pneumonia.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for message
Noun
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Once again, America was showing how it’s always felt about Black people, and here came D’Angelo with a work that sounded like a dispatch from both the front lines and the spirit realm.—
Marcus J. Moore,
Pitchfork,
15 Oct. 2025
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These dispatches claim to be an unvarnished look at some of the world’s most dangerous places.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Newsweek contacted the three agencies for comment by email or online inquiry form on Monday outside regular office hours.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Anyone with information is asked to contact the Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or P3 Tips.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The courier plans to shift non-urgent letter mail to be moved by ground instead of air and reduce the number of delivery days in a week.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
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Jefferies could incur financial losses from its indirect investments in First Brands but the investment bank has ample liquidity to absorb the impact, Handler said in a letter.—
Scott Schnipper,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In weighing the kind of long-term commitment Tucker will be seeking, Hoyer acknowledged the Cubs have operated cautiously while approaching the expiration of baseball’s collective bargaining agreement, which runs through the 2026 season.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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As the colder months approach across the United States, dog owners should be mindful of changing weather conditions and adjust their pet care routines accordingly.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Link’s flight simulators supercharging our pilot training with adaptive decision-making under pressure; medical residents refining teamwork and communication in simulated trauma bays; managers learning leadership through live project crises with shifting constraints and incomplete information.—
Joe Boylan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Honesty must be the cornerstone of their character, ensuring that all decisions and communications are based on truth and accountability.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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West Coasters don’t need to board a cross-country flight to enjoy a picture-perfect autumnal weekend.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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Emergency and medical staff then reportedly boarded the plane.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Golfing in Weston Gatlin appeared to be a popular leader based on her evaluation reports over a 10-year career at the Foundation, which has just under 20 employees.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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The plane’s schedule included stops in Charlotte, Madrid, Spain, and Frankfurt, Germany, WSOC reports.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The primary goal is to trace how these medical ideas were communicated through language and how that language still influences public and clinical understandings of the body today.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Oct. 2025
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The boy was unable to communicate where his home was, so Baker returned to the bus with him in her arms.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Message.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/message. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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