dial 1 of 2

verb

Definition of dialnext
as in to call
to make a telephone call to dialed 911 and asked for the police

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dial

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noun

1
as in gauge

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2
as in knob

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Recent Examples of dial
Verb
As an olive branch, EA dialed back some—but not all—of the microtransactions in College Football 27’s Dynasty and Road to Glory modes. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2026 The Grand Sport feels at home here, with its healthy power and torque, dialed-in suspension, and great driving dynamics. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
An intuitive physical dial makes on-the-fly volume adjustments effortless, and with a battery lasting up to 100 hours between charges, downtime is virtually non-existent. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026 So in 2009, the Tambour Spin Time, with its 12 rotating cubes surrounding the dial, was born as the manufacture’s first creation for LV. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dial
  1. call
  2. gauge
  3. knob
  4. phone
  5. face
  6. lever
  7. telephone
  8. index
Verb
  • Polcari and Lucchini emphasized that aerobic fitness reduces sweating and heat suffering, calling high physical fitness nonnegotiable for modern drivers.
    — Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • After a 3-2 called third strike with two out to Conine in the ninth was overturned on the ABS review, Zeferjahn retired Otto Lopez on a flyout to right.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of call
Noun
  • My favorite is a Remington 1100 28-gauge with a factory skeet barrel.
    — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Police found heavy-gauge copper wire and burglary tools consistent with cutting conduit and electrical wire.
    — Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of gauge
Noun
  • Use a drill or screwdriver to remove the existing handles or knobs, then attach a new set.
    — Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Clean the Hardware Before cleaning the handles, knobs, or drawer pulls, consider the hardware material.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of knob
Verb
  • The company now phones every new customer by name the day after their first clean.
    — Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Many famous actors have appeared in video games, but with uneven results; instead of phoning it in, Curry joined the small band of stars who acted in video games and elevated what could have been throwaway scenes into memorably fun mini-movies.
    — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of phone
Noun
  • Trout, the face of the franchise, has nonetheless been clear and direct about his desire to remain in Anaheim.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • White County firefighter Will Roper rappelled down the rock face, secured the climber in a harness and attached him to a rope before he was brought to the top of the mountain.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of face
Noun
  • The authors say the findings open the door to treating sleep hygiene as one lever in perianal disease management, though replication in non-European populations is still needed.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Breakfast is the lever, and a shaker bottle is not the only way to hit the number.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of lever
Verb
  • So Parker telephoned the base posing as the doctor of Adams’ supposedly ailing mother and talked the young soldier’s superiors into issuing an emergency furlough.
    — Dan Kelly July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • The average taxpayer who telephoned the IRS during tax season this year spent 14 minutes on hold, the advocate reports.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 27 June 2026
Definition of telephone
Noun
  • The sweetener is now up about 20% in 2026, versus the nearly 13% advance for the broad market index.
    — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The rate is tied to a benchmark index, like the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR).
    — Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of index

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“Dial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dial. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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