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toll call

noun

Definition of toll callnext
as in voice mail

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  1. voice mail
  2. conference call
  3. message
  4. cold call
Noun
  • The story is constructed around a love connection made when candid voicemails sent by a grieving San Francisco prep cook wind up in the ear of the wrong person — a cute guy in Austin.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 24 June 2026
  • Under the guidance of writer-director Leah McKendrick, the premise is all about voicemail mixups as its key device.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 June 2026
Definition of voice mail
Noun
  • Hoffman was asked during a conference call with Wall Street analysts about the company’s recent deal with Netflix for the first four series in the Power franchise.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Sherman joined fellow Amazon Prime NFL analysts and fellow NFL retirees Andrew Whitworth and Ryan Fitzpatrick on a conference call with reporters.
    — Mac Engel September 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of conference call
Noun
  • The organization will help traditionally Democratic groups like labor and civil society craft AI policy messages, Bores said.
    — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • An odd message for programs built for communication, used widely in writing and publishing.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of message
Noun
  • While some have significant volume, to get started, an individual only needs a website, a WiFi connection, a subscription to a sourcing platform, and the tolerance to make hundreds of cold calls.
    — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
  • Social media ads, unverified social marketplace listings and unsolicited cold calls are common red flags.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Definition of cold call
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“Toll call.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toll%20call. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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