as in dials
to make a telephone call to
she phoned her friend to invite her over for dinner
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Recent Examples of phones
The driver then phones the police, while arguing with officers at the scene.
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phones
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Chef Alejandro Crespo has created a menu that dials up traditional tapas.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Trump administration dials back vaccine recommendations Public health experts recommend that everyone 6 months and older get an annual influenza vaccine.—
Mike Stobbe,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Though not necessarily a finding of causality, the study calls for more research and awareness into the common and routine use of melatonin by millions of individuals daily.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The convergence of Web2 and Web3 creates a moment that calls for clarity and confidence.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Phones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phones. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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