plural DMs
: a private message sent on social media to a specific individual or group
However, Sadie Stanley was ultimately cast as Kim, and Madelaine even sent her an encouraging DM about her new role.—
Kara Nesvig
Kara Nesvig
DM
verb
DMed; DMing; DMs
Women around the world DMed Robbie and Sarah saying how much the couple's love inspired them.
—Rebecca Jennings
Rebecca Jennings
deutsche mark
decimeter
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2025
Flair asked why Kaiser was in her DM's, which was a reference to Stratton's boyfriend.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Cough medicines like Robitussin Cough and Chest Congestion DM or Mucinex Cough and Chest Congestion (guaifenesin and dextromethorphan) are only mildly effective in reducing a cough.12
9.
—Lauren Schlanger, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
If anyone spots Powell in the Florida Keys, please send us a DM immediately.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In order to access that second-screen interface, audiences will have to DM the @m3gan Instagram account to kick things off.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2025
Flair asked why Kaiser was in her DM's, which was a reference to Stratton's boyfriend.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Cough medicines like Robitussin Cough and Chest Congestion DM or Mucinex Cough and Chest Congestion (guaifenesin and dextromethorphan) are only mildly effective in reducing a cough.12
9.
—Lauren Schlanger, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
If anyone spots Powell in the Florida Keys, please send us a DM immediately.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
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“DM.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DM. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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