Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold calls
Verb
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The driver then phones the police, while arguing with officers at the scene.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kaley Chiles, the licensed counselor challenging Colorado’s ban, said the law is preventing her from communicating messages that some people – including those who believe they were born in the wrong body − are interested in.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The private messages offer a disturbing glimpse into how Jones — who is looking to oust incumbent Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares this fall — describes his political adversaries in private conversations.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Their party gets spoiled when a CCTV camera operator calls to inform the police.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
30 Sep. 2025
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The plan calls for Israel to release 250 Palestinian prisoners with life sentences, as well as 1,700 Palestinians detained since the start of the war, in exchange for Hamas freeing 48 hostages, 20 of whom are believed to be alive.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This CoComelon Halloween playlist dials down on the creepy elements of the Halloween season.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
26 Sep. 2025
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Barry, who worked in management at Magnolia Bakery for years, has developed a recipe for Banana Pudding that dials back the Southern-style sweetness to a more appealing West Coast level.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
15 Sep. 2025
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