back-channel

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for back-channel
Adjective
  • Typically, the media is expected to treat messages from this platform as off-the-record, but a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration official granted CNN permission to report general information about the Texas disaster from the platform.
    Curt Devine, CNN Money, 7 July 2025
  • Most of these off-the-record asks happen during early development: pitches, mood boards, preproduction.
    Lila Shapiro, Vulture, 4 June 2025
Adjective
  • The investigation will include many more closed-door interviews over the next few months.
    Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2025
  • Among the events scheduled are a House Ways and Means hearing on crypto tax policy, a Dodd-Frank retrospective touching on decentralized finance, and ongoing closed-door meetings between Senate staff and industry stakeholders.
    Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Adjective
  • Over the years, law enforcement officers have responded to dozens of calls to these casinos for crimes more violent than off-the-books gambling.
    Josh Salman, Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
  • Whoops: Dozens die south of the border when Joe leads an off-the-books attack on human traffickers.
    Hugh Hart, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2025
Adjective
  • Speaking with Robbie Fox on the My Mom's Basement podcast, the former WWE Champion shared the story of the clandestine meeting.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
  • Even when targeting America’s enemies, not all are supportive of clandestine cyberattacks.
    Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Adjective
  • In the course of that surreptitious mission, Meachum (played by Jensen Ackles) stumbled into a heated hand-to-hand fight inside the consulate’s security station, where all sorts of limbs were thrown, much furniture broken.
    Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 16 July 2025
  • In the evenings, Vincent embarks on a surreptitious love affair with Arthur, a soldier on leave — who's also the son of Vincent's governess.
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 27 May 2025
Adjective
  • And Aleesha spontaneously planted a kiss on Luke while celebrating their successful covert operation to get Karina’s laptop.
    Claire Franken, TVLine, 10 July 2025
  • Further, nations set on developing nuclear weapons can be subject to covert operations or outright military attacks, which can slow them down considerably.
    Brendan Rascius July 8, Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
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“Back-channel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/back-channel. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.

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