Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of telephone
Visitors can play with a tin can telephone or connect to the museum’s general store on a working candlestick phone.
—
Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2024
Anyone with information is asked to telephone the sheriff’s department at (323) 890-5500.
—Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2024
Gale Kiplinger recalled his big brother telephoning him close to midnight, saying Dewy would lose.
—Rob Wells / Made By History, TIME, 25 Sep. 2024
Some investors sent telegrams or telephoned, complaining about the wrong prediction.
—Rob Wells / Made By History, TIME, 25 Sep. 2024
See All Example Sentences for telephone
Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2024
Anyone with information is asked to telephone the sheriff’s department at (323) 890-5500.
—Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2024
Gale Kiplinger recalled his big brother telephoning him close to midnight, saying Dewy would lose.
—Rob Wells / Made By History, TIME, 25 Sep. 2024
Some investors sent telegrams or telephoned, complaining about the wrong prediction.
—Rob Wells / Made By History, TIME, 25 Sep. 2024
See All Example Sentences for telephone
Recent Examples of Synonyms for telephone
Verb
-
Those struggling with a substance use disorder and need help can contact the county’s Behavioral Health Center at 800-704-0900 or dial 988.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
-
At one point, the S & P 500 briefly slid into a bear market , dropping more than 20% from its February record, before dialing back its losses as retail investors bought the dip.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
Verb
-
Kia customers can also call customer care at 1-800-333-4542 or check out owners.kia.com/us/en/kia-owner-portal.html.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2023
-
If the bill was a mistake, call 1-800-HHS-TIPS to report it.—
Louise Norris,
Verywell Health,
14 Feb. 2023
Verb
-
And since his confirmation in January, Rubio has been a global presence, joining talks with Ukraine and Russia, phoning his counterparts in India and Pakistan to try to avoid an outbreak of conflict; fielding calls over crises in the Middle East; and convening African nations embroiled in conflict.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
3 May 2025
-
Before the attack early Sunday, callers phoned police just after 12:30 a.m., asking officers to check the welfare of a woman who was walking on Missouri 152 near North Oak Trafficway, said Capt. Jake Becchina, a police spokesman.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Telephone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telephone. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share