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Recent Examples of dial
Nina Giraldo, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
The family is urging anyone with information to dial 1-800-CALL-FBI.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
If 511 doesn't work from a cellphone, dial 1-888-411-ROAD (7623).
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 22 May 2026
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Verb
With Lee gone, King dialed 911 and locked the shop’s doors, court documents said.
—Nina Giraldo, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
The family is urging anyone with information to dial 1-800-CALL-FBI.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Noun
Hermès Arceau Samarcande Leave it to Hermès to create a watch with a window on the dial that is shaped like a horse head – a charming way to represent the brand’s signature equestrian theme.
—Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
If 511 doesn't work from a cellphone, dial 1-888-411-ROAD (7623).
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dial
Verb
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One, a pediatric ER doctor, wrapped his arm in a makeshift tourniquet and stuffed the wound to staunch the bleeding while others called for help.—
Los Angeles Times,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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The novel was initially ignored, and then—after Graham Greene called it one of the best books of the year—dismissed, and then banned, first in the UK and then in France.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
Noun
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But unlike other automakers, Rivian also allows the halo dials to toggle fore and aft in a similar fashion to paddle shifters—and even tilt inward and outward laterally to make gauge screen widget selections.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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In May, the official gauge on manufacturing activity also slowed to 50, the threshold separating expansion from contraction.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Paint the walls, opt for an interesting wallpaper pattern, replace the toilet and vanity, swap out tacky old hardware for stylish knobs and pulls, and install new light fixtures.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 June 2026
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This is, after all, exactly what neural network machine learning is designed to do—find the best fit for a dauntingly large number of knobs.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2026
Verb
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But Becerra’s resume stood out and Brown phoned him.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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In The Murder of Rachel Nickell, Hanscombe recalls stopping on his route to phone their home and check on his family.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Few faces are as iconically Philadelphian as Gritty.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Lyrics by Ahrens and dialogue by McNally about the discrimination and brutality that Black Americans and immigrants face can seem straight out of the current moment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Noun
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This hack has been quietly circulating among frequent flyers for years, but many casual flyers don't know that many economy-class aisle or middle-seat armrests feature a lever or button near the hinge; slide your finger underneath and press or pull to release the lock.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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But midlife habits remained the strongest lever any individual can actually pull.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Albert telephoned Breen right after.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Visitors will have to telephone upon arrival so residents can escort them in.—
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The top 10 companies in the S&P 500—eight of them essentially tech names—now account for more than 41% of index market cap and 33% of earnings.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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Nick Wilcox, managing director for discretionary equities at Man Group, echoed that view, noting that Korea's rapid ascent in emerging-market indices has created structural pressures for international investors.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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“Dial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dial. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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