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noun

ˈme-sij

Definition of message

as in dispatch

a piece of conveyed information answered the phone and took a message

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Recent Examples of message

Noun

Teammate Trey Smith shared the second message on his Instagram story. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026 That's why one of the best ways to avoid holiday shopping scams is to verify unexpected messages through a company's official website or app rather than responding directly. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Verb

Kids can request access to specific websites or content, or to message with a friend or an external family member. — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 20 Sep. 2026 People who want to message with inmates must create an account. — Tom Kertscher, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for message

Recent Examples of Synonyms for message

Noun

Smith's report draws on a Georgia Department of Agriculture investigation, witness interviews, dispatch records and body-camera video.

— Christopher Harris, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Throughout Election Day, and into the night, The New Yorker will provide live updates on election results, with reporters filing dispatches from battleground states nationwide and columnists offering fresh analysis as votes start to come in.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of dispatch

Verb

Anyone with more information was asked to contact their local law enforcement agency or to submit an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
The auction’s listing was initially thought to be a study for Duyster’s work, but after the museum contacted the auction house, researchers confirmed it as the original.

— News Desk, Artforum, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of contact

Noun

The letter was shared as Haitian police and foreign forces continue to battle gangs, with Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé announcing on X late Friday that a gang leader was killed, without identifying him.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
Those randomly selected to benefit will be notified by email, text message and a letter in the mail that their medical debt has been eliminated.

— Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of letter

Verb

With Black Friday approaching, iGarden is offering a substantial discount on its K70 AI Pool Cleaner, a cordless robotic cleaner designed to tackle pool floors, walls, waterlines and slopes with minimal intervention.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Statistical data shows that total expenditure for these midterms approached 12 billion dollars, with Musk contributing nearly 500 million dollars to the Republican party as the election cycle's single largest individual donor.

— , CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of approach

Noun

However, Starshield supports more specialized requirements, including secure communications and Earth observation.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
The Vatican's new communications chief Maria Montserrat Alvarado said the pontiff was eager to begin his journey.

— Carrie Kahn, NPR, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of communication

Noun

According to reports in the British media, Harry and Meghan will deliver a joint speech on the issue—which has long been a focus of the couple’s advocacy—before participating in a discussion with international activists.

— Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026
This latest offering brings together three critical report tools in one assessment which will measure a facility’s environmental impact across key considerations such as energy and water while also tracking its reduction targets.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of report

Verb

Two agents with very different knowledge or assumptions may struggle to communicate or pursue the same goal.

— Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026
Robert Popowski allegedly began communicating with the undercover detective in July, according to law enforcement officials.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2026

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