as in dispatches
a piece of conveyed information
answered the phone and took a message
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Recent Examples of messages
Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
The private messages offer a disturbing glimpse into how Jones — who is looking to oust incumbent Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares this fall — describes his political adversaries in private conversations.
—Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2025
However, Discord confirmed that full credit card numbers or CVV codes, passwords or authentication data, and messages or other in-app activity beyond customer support interactions were not affected.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 5 Oct. 2025
The lawsuit argues the messages violate the First Amendment, which prohibits the government from compelling speech.
—Shannon Bond, NPR, 5 Oct. 2025
The practice of political messages on ammunition isn’t limited to soldiers, military or individual extremists.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Fans flooded social media with messages of support and well-wishes for the guitarist.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
Kaley Chiles, the licensed counselor challenging Colorado’s ban, said the law is preventing her from communicating messages that some people – including those who believe they were born in the wrong body − are interested in.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
The private messages offer a disturbing glimpse into how Jones — who is looking to oust incumbent Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares this fall — describes his political adversaries in private conversations.
—Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2025
However, Discord confirmed that full credit card numbers or CVV codes, passwords or authentication data, and messages or other in-app activity beyond customer support interactions were not affected.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 5 Oct. 2025
The lawsuit argues the messages violate the First Amendment, which prohibits the government from compelling speech.
—Shannon Bond, NPR, 5 Oct. 2025
The practice of political messages on ammunition isn’t limited to soldiers, military or individual extremists.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Fans flooded social media with messages of support and well-wishes for the guitarist.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for messages
Noun
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But, like during the entirety of the trial, those who are eager to see inside the courtroom will have to continue to rely on sketches and dispatches from inside for the news of the day.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The information contained responses for zip codes 91001 and 91003 and included dispatches resulting from calls received or requests from field units.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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People should not pay anyone who contacts them with cryptocurrency, wire transfers or gift cards.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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That person, who often is located overseas, contacts the victim — or convinces the victim to contact them — and falsely claims the victim’s identity or bank account has been hacked or compromised.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The organization also consults school district websites and letters sent to school districts and corresponds with librarians, authors and teachers.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Over two decades after Joplin's passing, Laura opened up about her childhood and relationship with the vocalist in her 1992 book Love, Janis, which contained letters the singer had sent home.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, the Baroness's remaining lover, Rudy, manages to get the attention of a passing boat, boards a life raft, and leaves the island behind.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The letter asked Carr to disclose any communications between the FCC and ABC, Disney or its affiliates about the Kimmel show, as well as any communications with the White House.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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Updates to park websites and social media accounts will also be put on pause with the exception of emergency communications.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This comet approaches the sun almost as closely as Earth does.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Impact on leaf season This government shutdown comes as Western North Carolina approaches peak leaf season — the region’s busiest economic quarter of the year.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Authorities initially received reports that vehicles were involved in the crash, Sylvia said, but further investigation showed that there were no vehicles involved.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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South Carolina authorities are investigating a possible arson attack on a state judge's house Saturday, which left the million-dollar waterfront mansion burned to the ground, according to authorities and local reports.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Messages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/messages. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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