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or dialling
as in calling
to make a telephone call to
dialed 911 and asked for the police
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Recent Examples of dialing
More companies are dialing back flexible work schedules and mandating that employees return to the office part-time or full-time, forcing women into tough situations.
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Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Those looking to file police reports are asked to contact the department's non-emergency phone number by dialing 311 or (317) 327-3811.
—Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 26 Jan. 2026
Five years after the high tide of CBDC hype, with the exception of China, most countries are quietly dialing down their efforts to launch digital fiat currencies because the benefits of adoption are insufficient to justify the costs involved.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Perhaps that’ll mean dialing up more shots to take the top off the Bills’ passing game, as Buffalo will be down a notable piece in starting safety Jordan Poyer (hamstring injury).
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
The possibility for things to go sideways dialing wind while hunting is even greater.
—John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 15 Jan. 2026
Did the Chargers miss out on their window with Jesse Minter dialing up the plays on defense?
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
For that reason, derms often advise dialing back strong acids altogether and opting for gentler alternatives—like azelaic acid, which offers mild exfoliation, anti-inflammatory benefits, and is widely considered pregnancy-safe.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Jan. 2026
For anyone in need, the nation's 24-hour suicide-and-crisis lifeline can be reached by dialing 988.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Those looking to file police reports are asked to contact the department's non-emergency phone number by dialing 311 or (317) 327-3811.
—Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 26 Jan. 2026
Five years after the high tide of CBDC hype, with the exception of China, most countries are quietly dialing down their efforts to launch digital fiat currencies because the benefits of adoption are insufficient to justify the costs involved.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Perhaps that’ll mean dialing up more shots to take the top off the Bills’ passing game, as Buffalo will be down a notable piece in starting safety Jordan Poyer (hamstring injury).
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
The possibility for things to go sideways dialing wind while hunting is even greater.
—John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 15 Jan. 2026
Did the Chargers miss out on their window with Jesse Minter dialing up the plays on defense?
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
For that reason, derms often advise dialing back strong acids altogether and opting for gentler alternatives—like azelaic acid, which offers mild exfoliation, anti-inflammatory benefits, and is widely considered pregnancy-safe.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Jan. 2026
For anyone in need, the nation's 24-hour suicide-and-crisis lifeline can be reached by dialing 988.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dialing
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Shortly after the post was made, activists in the predominantly Hispanic community quickly began sharing the post and calling for action to be taken against the teacher, who Fox News Digital is not naming due to safety concerns.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The Giants also switched back and forth between Daboll and offensive coordinator Mike Kafka calling plays at various points.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Three characters spend the novel sadly phoning figures who never appear—in Stella’s case, her absent mother (which may explain why Bainbridge sometimes put her own mother in her story about the germination of the book).—
Christopher Tayler,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement The academics’ calculation began with the informal survey done by a Tehran physician quoted by TIME after phoning six hospitals on Friday to asking how many dead protesters each had.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Dialing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dialing. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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