as in calling
to make a telephone call to
she phoned her friend to invite her over for dinner
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Recent Examples of phoning
Though there’s a long and understandable tradition of chefs phoning in the breakfast shift and focusing their energy on dinner, this year was dominated by restaurants approaching the morning meal with excitement and creativity.
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Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
But phoning in sick isn’t going to be an option.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
But phoning in sick isn’t going to be an option.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phoning
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Now, nearly 400 years later, Maidstone Borough Council is calling for change.—
James Frater,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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When Thanksgiving Day arrived, Shannon tried calling repeatedly, but no one answered.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell poured cold water on hopes for a holiday rate cut, dialing back expectations as the labor market cools and inflation persists.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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There wasn't an ounce of let-up in the second half, either, as Payton was dialing up deep fade balls for Evan Engram up 37-17 with seven minutes left.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Phoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phoning. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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