as in dispatch
a piece of conveyed information
answered the phone and took a message
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Recent Examples of message
Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Information about Good, along with messages of sympathy, has been pouring out since the shooting.
—ABC News, 8 Jan. 2026
Joe Toscano, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Today, Roblox’s default settings do not allow adults to directly message children under the age of 13, but children can still create accounts with fake birth dates, giving them full access to direct-messaging options, the complaint said.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 14 Sep. 2025
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Noun
While aimed at kids ages 4 through 8, the book’s message about the myriad of ways the library can serve as a home will resonate with readers of all ages.
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Email could message anyone, anytime.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for message
Noun
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Minutes later, police received a call from a different location from a man who said he’d been shot by federal officers and was requesting help, according to Day and dispatch audio.—
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The crash remains under investigation, and anyone who witnessed it is encouraged to speak to CSP dispatch at (303) 239-4501 and reference case 4C260093.—
Verb
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Prosecutors accused Moore of contacting the staffer via phone calls and texts after the breakup, prompting the woman to contact the University of Michigan and cooperate in its investigation.—
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For more details on the claims process or to download a claim form, visit the Hoosier Lottery Winners page or contact the customer service team at 1-800-955-6886.—
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The school’s principal, Erin Kamradt, wrote a letter to parents about Linda's disappearance.—
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The Justice Department's revelations Monday about the number of files appeared in a letter to Engelmeyer.—
Verb
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But videos captured by other observers and members of the public show an ICE agent approaching a Honda Pilot that was stopped on a snowy road and ordering the driver — later identified as Good — to open the door before grabbing the handle.—
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How the Overtown museum came about Some years ago, Marilyn Holifield, co-founder of the museum and a partner in Holland & Knight, approached me about creating a museum featuring Overtown’s history, combined with art and technology.—
Noun
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Drivers should therefore keep digital copies of their policy, repair receipts, photos of their car and any communications with their insurer.—
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In response, the regime in Iran has cut all lines of communication.—
Verb
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Williams, 37, struck an optimistic tone while speaking with the media Friday before the 49ers boarded a charter flight to Philadelphia.—
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There are people who walk to get around, and others who board minibuses called danfos which follow specific routes through the city.—
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According to the latest report from the California Association of Realtors, the state’s most affordable homes can primarily be found in Northern California and the Central Valley.—
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Fleeger filed a report at the scene, and the Freeman family left the event.—
Verb
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Her humanity is foregrounded, and Lloyd Parry avoids sensationalism by honing in on his strengths; his knowledge of the culture and justice system of both Japan and England and his ability to communicate the foibles and quirks of both.—
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However, no ultimatums were made to Harbaugh, nor did any discussions with him reach the stage where final decisions about the makeup of his 2026 staff were communicated.—
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“Message.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/message. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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