as in dispatch
a piece of conveyed information
answered the phone and took a message
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Recent Examples of message
Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 6 Apr. 2026
But Platner has excited some supporters with an antiestablishment message his campaign believes could carry him to victory.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Apr. 2026
Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026
Instead of having several days to get used to the complexities of a forecast and prepare the public, governors and mayors only had about two days to message the increasing seriousness of this event.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Louis Vuitton’s resistance to the message appears to be eroding.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 6 Apr. 2026
But Platner has excited some supporters with an antiestablishment message his campaign believes could carry him to victory.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
United States Courts Facebook’s 2018 presentation on Bell shows how teen users would have been able to message anyone in their school, organize events on the platform and create class or club-based group chats similar to the apps Discord and Slack.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026
Instead of having several days to get used to the complexities of a forecast and prepare the public, governors and mayors only had about two days to message the increasing seriousness of this event.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for message
Noun
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Moving crews, logistics teams, dispatch, and customer support functions work in sync to help ensure that each move is executed with precision.—
NIa Bowers,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2026
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Hence a little extra motivation for DU to dispatch of Michigan to face either North Dakota or Wisconsin in the championship on Saturday in Las Vegas.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When The Athletic contacted the White House, it was referred to the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Riverside County Sheriff's Office Deputies say that the investigation remains ongoing and asked that anyone with further information contact them at (760) 863-8990.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After the monthslong delay, attorneys sent the government a letter in February and prompted them to allow the father to receive appointments for a fingerprinting background check, a home visit and a DNA test.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Each side features shoutouts to Kansas City’s professional soccer teams of the past and present, and love letters to his family, like a heart drawn by his niece.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Do not approach water, wet objects, or metal items.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Citing these extenuating circumstances, Ford approached the administration late last year to request temporary tariff relief.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Keep the lines of communication open throughout the day.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
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The people who keep advancing tend to build strengths like communication, leadership, problem-solving and decision-making under pressure.—
Rasheem Rooke,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The owner has since boarded up the affected area.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Technician to sales to CEO to board director to author to speaker to investor to podcast host.—
Brendan Keegan,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If the injury report didn’t say it, the first half did.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Though tensions might not be as high as media reports suggested, not all is peachy between Rome and Washington.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Special train times may be added for additional matches and will be communicated in advance if applicable.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Daisie is becoming more confident in communicating her needs and is known for her honesty.—
The Star
April 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Message.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/message. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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