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Recent Examples of dial
Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Key liver genes — including ANGPTL3 and another called PCSK9 — were either dialed down or turned off entirely.
—David Cox, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
The deal is a more moderate dial-down compared to figures indicated within prior reports, in which the e-commerce giant would have cut its business at the USPS by at least two thirds.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Anyone with information about Oduor's whereabouts is asked to call police at 410-396-2499 or by dialing 911.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Key liver genes — including ANGPTL3 and another called PCSK9 — were either dialed down or turned off entirely.
—David Cox, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
Simple and stylish, this small microwave uses classic dial control knobs to set the timer up to 35 minutes and adjust the cooking power.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
The deal is a more moderate dial-down compared to figures indicated within prior reports, in which the e-commerce giant would have cut its business at the USPS by at least two thirds.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dial
Verb
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The shooting prompted protests over police use of force, and calls for police to stop foot pursuits altogether until the department overhauls its chase policies.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Michael recommended a company called SwissChems.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge above its 2% annual target since early 2021, the company was also forced to raise prices to offset rising costs, compounding the affordability squeeze.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Commerce Department will report the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge for February on Thursday, though that won’t incorporate any effect from the Iran conflict.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Simple and stylish, this small microwave uses classic dial control knobs to set the timer up to 35 minutes and adjust the cooking power.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
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There’s no flavoring your instrument outside of its own knobs or pre-amp, nor is there any gain to get overdrive.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Hegseth phoned in regular updates for the president.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Toilet plumbing problems, email glitches and issues phoning home.—
Rufina Chow,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Made with a lightweight cotton fabric, this bucket hat will keep your face cool on balmy days.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar left in the second period after he was hit in the face by a puck.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Apple recently pulled that lever with Severance, making its first season available on the Roku Channel for non-Apple TV subscribers ahead of the show’s Season 2 premiere last year.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2026
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Houndsy Kibble Dispenser The Houndsy Kibble Dispenser is a high-end pet feeding station which blends durability with a refined design, featuring a premium, impact-resistant polymer exterior and a robust rail system for effortless drawer and lever movement.—
Rachel Cortez,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Uncle Vernon had telephoned the police on more than one occasion.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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An hour or so later, the Macclesfield manager, John Rooney, telephoned him.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Asia-Pacific markets whipsawed in volatile trading on Tuesday, with major indices flipping to losses in the morning session, as uncertainty surrounding the war weighs on investor sentiment.—
Hugh Leask,Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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All three indices remain below pre-Iran war levels.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Dial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dial. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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