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telegraph

verb

Definition of telegraphnext
as in to mail

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Recent Examples of telegraph But my point is that, right up front, these messages telegraph insecurity, pleading, chagrin. — Michelle Cottle, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 But in every era since 1776, clothing has been used to telegraph social (and literal) mobility. — Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026 This also telegraphs the growing importance of the menswear division for the brand, which first presented a collection in Milan in 2021. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 20 June 2026 The design through-lines are sophistication and elegance, but if the public spaces telegraph a bit of moody mystery the private ones are refreshingly straightforward; the kind of rooms that bring a sense of ease and feel wonderful to come back to after a day on the town. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for telegraph
Recent Examples of Synonyms for telegraph
  1. mail
  2. e-mail
  3. communicate
  4. post
Verb
  • Four years earlier, mailed ballots accounted for 31% of the voting and early voting was nearly 33%.
    — Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
  • He was used to receiving film from high-school coaches, but this had been mailed from a residential address.
    — Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of mail
Verb
  • The following week, Fisher received an e-mail from Dwight McDonald, a law professor who served as Metze’s deputy at the clinic.
    — Benjamin Wofford, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The singers, who were frequently apart for work, relied on trust, e-mail and video conferencing to keep their relationship strong.
    — Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
Definition of e-mail
Verb
  • One of the most prominent theories about the origins of human language is that our ancestors started to communicate using gestural language.
    — Hannah Little, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2026
  • That’s me communicating when stuff isn’t right, and communicating when stuff is right, and making sure that his confidence is still there, just continuing to get better.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of communicate
Verb
  • Front Porch Irish Pub will set up shop in downtown Pineville with plans to welcome customers by late October, the business posted on social media.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Home to the lion’s share of the world’s luxury design firms, Italy’s wood and furniture supply chain said exports to main trading partners posted negative results in the month of June.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of post

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“Telegraph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telegraph. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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