as in dispatches
a piece of conveyed information
answered the phone and took a message
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Recent Examples of messages
John Annese, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026
Slack messages appear during dinner.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Some older email messages do appear in records apparently obtained from Ghislaine Maxwell's accounts or other sources, but the DOJ's release is missing most of Epstein's earliest communications.
—Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Major League Baseball issued official warnings to the three pitchers, saying the writing violated uniform rules — not the messages themselves.
—Scott Lebar. Story Produced With Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
The others added similar Biblical messages.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
However, everything else, from sending messages to searching through a wider pool of profiles to even looking through unblurred photos, requires a subscription.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
In recent months, both Victoria and David have shared supportive messages to Brooklyn on social media.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The other candidates didn’t immediately respond to messages.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Noun
Representatives of the Mexican consulate in New York did not return messages seeking comment.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026
Slack messages appear during dinner.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Some older email messages do appear in records apparently obtained from Ghislaine Maxwell's accounts or other sources, but the DOJ's release is missing most of Epstein's earliest communications.
—Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Major League Baseball issued official warnings to the three pitchers, saying the writing violated uniform rules — not the messages themselves.
—Scott Lebar. Story Produced With Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
The others added similar Biblical messages.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
However, everything else, from sending messages to searching through a wider pool of profiles to even looking through unblurred photos, requires a subscription.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
In recent months, both Victoria and David have shared supportive messages to Brooklyn on social media.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The other candidates didn’t immediately respond to messages.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for messages
Noun
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In the weeks leading up to his imprisonment, Abu Safiya fought to maintain his composure as Israeli forces surrounded the hospital, releasing grainy video dispatches from the facility under siege.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Bystanders, police officers and firefighters rendered aid to the cyclist, including performing CPR, but the person was pronounced dead at the scene, according to radio dispatches reviewed by The Sacramento Bee.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
Verb
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That designation refers to a specific location on the shore established by a discernible line, often based on debris buildup or vegetation growth, on the land side of the point at which the water contacts the shore.—
Melissa Scanlan,
The Conversation,
9 June 2026
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Because the system contacts the other party’s phone for verification, that person must also have the same three Google apps installed.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Several neighborhood residents and business owners filed letters in support of the project with the plan commission.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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These can be 4 to 7 letters long.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Continue reading … ‘ZERO TOLERANCE’ — CBP boards eight cruise ships, arrests 28 in child exploitation ring case that included Disney.—
,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Iván de los Ángeles Arias, a 44-year-old boat pilot, often boards the boat for a five-minute ride across the Bay of Havana, keeping his car at home for emergency use only.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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References to the president were also stripped from email signatures and communications, as well as papers like brochures, press releases and contracts.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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The Air Force has been modifying the jet in Texas since September to meet the security, communications and other needs to transport the president.—
Isabella Murray,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
Verb
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At the same moment Joel’s SUV enters the intersection on red, an eastbound Cadillac Escalade approaches on green and the two vehicles collide.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
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Distant Lands approaches such feelings sidelong, as if acting casual will soften grief’s blow.—
Linnie Greene,
Pitchfork,
23 June 2026
Noun
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Many California counties do not employ a single defense investigator who can interview witnesses, review police reports, visit crime scenes and retrieve video surveillance footage.—
Anat Rubin,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Human rights groups have called for the immediate and unconditional release of Abu Safiya amid reports that he has been denied food and proper medical care and has been subjected to abuse.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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“Messages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/messages. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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