as in dispatch
a piece of conveyed information
answered the phone and took a message
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Recent Examples of message
Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
If the administration decides to reclassify marijuana, Cuomo said, officials should also focus public messaging efforts to include warnings for youth, pregnancy, driving and individuals with a history of psychosis.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
Bogdan Nesvit, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025
Kate Middleton and Prince William, who are currently on a private summer break, issued an emotional message praising the sacrifice of the wartime generation.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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Noun
If the administration decides to reclassify marijuana, Cuomo said officials should also focus public messaging efforts to include warnings for youth, pregnancy, driving and individuals with a history of psychosis.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
If the administration decides to reclassify marijuana, Cuomo said, officials should also focus public messaging efforts to include warnings for youth, pregnancy, driving and individuals with a history of psychosis.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
The best films have a clear, complete message or final twist.
—Bogdan Nesvit, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025
Kate Middleton and Prince William, who are currently on a private summer break, issued an emotional message praising the sacrifice of the wartime generation.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for message
Noun
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According to the dispatch call on the day of his death, police and medics were called to Hogan's house in Clearwater Beach, Fla. at 9:51 a.m. for a person suffering cardiac arrest.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Although the magazine had published dispatches from brilliant war correspondents, including Janet Flanner, it was still widely considered a weightless amusement.—
Jane Mayer,
New Yorker,
3 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Residents should continue to contact 211 to report damage, Mintz said.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Newsweek has contacted the State Department for comment.—
Robert Birsel
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The letter placed at his door Friday admonished him for that vote and called on him to vote against cuts to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and public education when Congress returns to Washington, D.C., in September.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Aug. 2025
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Maine was also critical of a letter written by Kim Stone, who at the time was a new member of the South Lake MAD and who voiced her support for dissolving the district.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Trump clapping as Putin approached, with a grin on his face.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Palace are working on possible replacements for Eze, who played the full 90 minutes in last week’s Community Shield match against Liverpool, and have approached Leicester City to explore a potential move for Bilal El Khannouss.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The group walked through Menomonee Falls neighborhoods a day prior, according to Hillary Mintz, county communications director.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Donna Rossi, Phoenix Police communications director told The Arizona Republic on Aug. 21 that police were not going to cite anyone on the building's third floor, where the courtroom is.—
David Ulloa Jr,
AZCentral.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Following the strike, the aircraft returned to the gate, and passengers deplaned and boarded another aircraft, FlightAware data shows.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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The survey also found the cities where residents use alcohol or medication to calm their nerves before boarding their flight.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The latest report came as consumers await a possible burst of inflation as President Donald Trump's tariffs take hold.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
16 Aug. 2025
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Former Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo suffered an injury on Thursday while riding a dirtbike, according to new reports.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The incident occurred in a part of the airport where air traffic controllers do not communicate with flight crews, the FAA said.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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While the policy remains in place, Worrell said her office continues to communicate with policing agencies to ensure nonarrest cases don’t sit idle.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Message.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/message. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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