as in dispatches
a piece of conveyed information
answered the phone and took a message
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Recent Examples of messages
Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2025
The Discord messages, which Robinson’s roommate showed investigators, also refer to engraving bullets and mention a scope and rifle being unique, officials said.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
As part of your efforts to improve your personal brand, researching potential collaborators whose audiences and messages align with your own goals is key to expanding reach for both of you.
—John Hall, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The messages referenced in recent reporting about planning details do not appear to be Discord messages.
—ABC News, 14 Sep. 2025
You are not required to respond to her messages.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
The Republican governor cited as evidence engravings on bullet casings found in the rifle that authorities believe was used in the attack, as well as messages attributed to the suspect that a roommate shared with law enforcement.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Sep. 2025
These are the types of messages Ford wants to promote in the future through this branding to show consumers there is more besides the car.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
School officials did not respond to phone or email messages seeking comment for this story.
—IndyStar, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
Most studies only look at brief exchanges, a single question and answer, or at most a handful of back-and-forth messages.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2025
The Discord messages, which Robinson’s roommate showed investigators, also refer to engraving bullets and mention a scope and rifle being unique, officials said.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
As part of your efforts to improve your personal brand, researching potential collaborators whose audiences and messages align with your own goals is key to expanding reach for both of you.
—John Hall, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The messages referenced in recent reporting about planning details do not appear to be Discord messages.
—ABC News, 14 Sep. 2025
You are not required to respond to her messages.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
The Republican governor cited as evidence engravings on bullet casings found in the rifle that authorities believe was used in the attack, as well as messages attributed to the suspect that a roommate shared with law enforcement.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Sep. 2025
These are the types of messages Ford wants to promote in the future through this branding to show consumers there is more besides the car.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
School officials did not respond to phone or email messages seeking comment for this story.
—IndyStar, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for messages
Noun
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At the same time that Jackson and his team are preparing the trial, the army dispatches psychiatrist Douglas Kelley (Rami Malek) to get into the prisoners’ minds before they are tried.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
8 Sep. 2025
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The second revision for that month (which includes more comprehensive dispatches from US businesses) now shows a net loss of 13,000 jobs.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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Sarah, a scientist at a biotech company, contacts Ash’s firm to blow the whistle on an unlawful cover-up at her job.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Mendoza declined multiple requests for an interview and did not provide comments in response to ProPublica’s letters detailing the case.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
13 Sep. 2025
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What two letters are favorites of pirates?—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 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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That breakthrough could transform computing and communications.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Roscoe is a career diplomat and former communications chief to the late Queen Elizabeth II.—
Pan Pylas,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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According to Altman, the most difficult issue the company is grappling with recently is how ChatGPT approaches suicide, in light of a lawsuit from a family who blamed the chatbot for their teenage son's suicide.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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The price on Friday closed above the June high and now approaches a down-trending 200-week moving average.—
John Navin,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Everything appeared to be great until the Raiders star appeared on the injury reports as DNP (Did Not Participate).—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Crappie reports are scarce, Jones said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Messages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/messages. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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