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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The tightening polls also came after Cornyn leaned into the Texas redistricting fight, garnering attention for calling on the FBI to help bring back Democrats who had fled the state in protest against efforts to redraw the maps.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
12 Sep. 2025
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With Brown's impending court date set for later this month, Republicans are calling for the removal of Magistrate Judge Teresa Stokes, who lawmakers argue didn't hold Brown accountable for his past alleged crimes.—
Tierra Cunningham,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Steichen was dialing it up Sunday, finding creative ways to get the ball to his rookie first-round tight end, Tyler Warren, and getting Michael Pittman wide open for Indy’s first touchdown.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Only one of the three QBs Coach Prime tested seems truly comfortable dialing up whatever offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur is running.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Phoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phoning. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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