as in dispatch
a piece of conveyed information
answered the phone and took a message
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Recent Examples of message
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 May 2025
The message sent to Fetterman was bluntly delivered by the title of the legislation: the SHORTS, or Show Our Respect to the Senate, Act.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 12 May 2025
Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 5 May 2025
But Skype's user base has dwindled in recent years, as the app has faced growing competition from video calling and messaging alternatives such as Zoom, WhatsApp and Slack.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 5 May 2025
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Noun
The message accompanied a video compilation, featuring sweet clips of Thomson and Bella smiling and enjoying time together.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 May 2025
The message sent to Fetterman was bluntly delivered by the title of the legislation: the SHORTS, or Show Our Respect to the Senate, Act.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 12 May 2025
Verb
Andrew Harnik | Getty Images An encrypted messaging app that President Donald Trump’s then-national security advisor Mike Waltz used during a Cabinet meeting last week has temporarily suspended service after it was reportedly hacked.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 5 May 2025
But Skype's user base has dwindled in recent years, as the app has faced growing competition from video calling and messaging alternatives such as Zoom, WhatsApp and Slack.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for message
Noun
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As a Mother Jones dispatch details, several prominent bigots attended the event.—
Seyward Darby,
Vogue,
3 May 2025
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Subject to a $25 deductible) Rental car collision damage waiver Roadside dispatch The cell phone coverage can be valuable because you can be reimbursed up to $600 per claim for up to two claims every 12 months (a $25 deductible applies).—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Now the decision of whether or not to contact Anne was merely a type of responsibility, an intrusion.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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By Monday, Garfield County Sheriff's deputies had contacted Best Friends for help.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Thus began the courtship between Bobbi's parents, which initially took place through letters.—
Maquita Peters,
NPR,
11 May 2025
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All of the responses felt like a love letter to the City of Angels.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
Verb
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Soon after a deputy approached the boys and was able to get the gun, according to the sheriff's office.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Essential traits of a successful partnership include trust, open communication and aligned objectives.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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Although Trump’s list of demands has caused a major stir on campus, shortly after they were received, communications from the president’s inner circle revealed that the letter was sent by mistake.—
Charlotte Y. Levy,
Rolling Stone,
4 May 2025
Verb
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Some headed to restaurants for a celebratory meal, while others boarded boats for scenic trips into the fjord.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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The movie starts off with a group of high schoolers who are about to board a roller coaster.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Minutes later, police were called to a hospital for a report of a shooting victim seeking care.—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2025
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Police responded about 1:45 a.m. Sunday to the area of 1803 Paloma Avenue following reports of a vehicle burglary.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2025
Verb
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This means cultivating authentic relationships with clients and consistently communicating emotional depth through performance.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Tina Fey communicated moral authority by shredding the misogyny of the 2000s; Seth Meyers brought a wry humanism while also coming off like the world’s most exasperated MSNBC addict; Norm MacDonald crossed every possible line and didn’t seem too worried about it.—
Michael Tedder,
The Atlantic,
17 May 2025
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“Message.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/message. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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