Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for telegraphing
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Visual flight rules also rely on pilots communicating their positions and intentions with air traffic controllers more actively.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026 -
The story included detailed claims about the man drawing blueprints in the sand and communicating with dolphins.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Seferlis pleaded guilty to 17 counts of mailing threatening letters and eight counts of obstructing the exercise of religious beliefs, court documents show.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Make sure to sign the voter certificate envelope and include your residential address before mailing or dropping off the ballot.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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For six straight weeks, the stories and novel chapters handed in for my creative-writing class were predictably grim, and then, out of nowhere, a student revealed herself to be a true writer.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Stick matches in decorative boxes, long-lasting taper candles and scented matchsticks intended to be burned as incense, writing materials and books, and a collection of comfy slippers are all available for purchase, in person or online.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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Those who want to enter can do so by posting their proposal video on Instagram or TikTok and tagging @dunkin and @verawanggang, and by using the hashtag #DunkinVeraWangcontest.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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High turnover creates significant costs, from professional development and mentorship for new hires to the time administrators spend posting jobs, reviewing applications, and conducting multiple rounds of interviews — time that could otherwise be focused on instruction and student success.—
Valentyna Banner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Telegraphing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telegraphing. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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