callback

noun

Definition of callbacknext
as in message

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Recent Examples of callback Restaurants must pass a callback inspection before reopening. — David J. Neal july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 This is so many different kinds of humor piled together, from callback to callout to laugh-at-him-not-with-him arrogant mistake to conscious, hyperbolic comic echoing to edgy provocation. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 July 2026 One young man with a master’s degree applied to thousands of positions for over six months without a single callback. — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 27 July 2026 Even Fitz-Gerald’s locker is a callback to his mom’s doctrines. — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for callback
Recent Examples of Synonyms for callback
  1. message
  2. voice mail
  3. conference call
Noun
  • While this loss leaves a silence that words can never fill, farewell messages adorned a growing memorial for both Mikey and Millie, where tributes of light were offered to them.
    — Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Group similar tasks, write the list, and handle the message that prevents confusion later.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of message
Noun
  • The story is constructed around a love connection made when candid voicemails sent by a grieving San Francisco prep cook wind up in the ear of the wrong person — a cute guy in Austin.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 24 June 2026
  • Under the guidance of writer-director Leah McKendrick, the premise is all about voicemail mixups as its key device.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 June 2026
Definition of voice mail
Noun
  • Analysts asked Uber executives to discuss their strategy around autonomous vehicles during Wednesday's conference call, and to discuss the changing relationship with Waymo, specifically.
    — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
  • In a video conference call with reporters, Torrez said his office has made 10 separate requests for key information and has been ignored or denied.
    — Savannah Peters, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of conference call

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“Callback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/callback. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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