telegraphing

Definition of telegraphingnext
present participle of telegraph

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for telegraphing
Verb
  • The pilot of the second plane was not communicating with air traffic control, according to the FAA.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 3 June 2026
  • Getting a better understanding of these dynamic vocalizations also lays the groundwork necessary to achieve the goal of communicating with animals.
    Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • Los Angeles, the 15th county to adopt the new state law, was initially given special permission by the Legislature to implement it without mailing every voter a ballot.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
  • Two decades of breach dumps now sit between your parents and the systems still verifying them by date of birth, mailing address and the last four of a Social Security number.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
Verb
  • This includes my place not only as a writer—who like my grandfather had, is writing books, teaching college, and engaged in psychoanalytic thought—but also as a someone who has similarly dedicated her life to the pursuit of learning, understanding, and expression through language.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
  • His strength is writing policy, not executing it.
    DP Opinion, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
Verb
  • The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office has issued an arrest warrant for San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk for speeding after posting a video that went viral of him driving past Levi’s Stadium in December.
    Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
  • In addition to posting bond, the court ordered Smith to provide proof that the funds used for her release did not come from the recovery home business.
    Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 3 June 2026
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“Telegraphing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telegraphing. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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