Synonyms of phoned

phoned

verb

past tense of phone

as in dialed

to make a telephone call to

she phoned her friend to invite her over for dinner

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dialed
• called
• telephoned
• rang (up)
• beeped
• buzzed
• called in
• cold-called

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of phoned

Anonymous tips may be phoned in to Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477. — City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026

Less than 48 hours after officiating Taylor Swift and Kelce’s wedding at Madison Square Garden, the comedian was in Nantucket and phoned the police department for an unexpected reason. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026

According to the petition, the fight escalated, and Will Robinson phoned the police while Sandoval hid inside a spare bedroom. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026

Ripa phoned into the show to defend herself, and the discussion shifted to Aiken's sexuality. — Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026

So many people phoned that day. — Griffin Dunne, Vulture, 19 June 2026

Escape and aftermath The victim returned home, locked the doors, and called Jones, who pretended to be supportive and then phoned 911 despite having orchestrated the attack, prosecutors said. — Doug Myers, CBS News, 12 June 2026

But Becerra’s resume stood out and Brown phoned him. — George Skelton, Mercury News, 10 June 2026

Millar phoned Lewis, preparing him for a call from Davila. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 June 2026