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
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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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Jodie Cook, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Similar to some forms of ALS in humans, DM is a spinal cord disease that can result in gradual paralysis in dogs, according to the American Kennel Club.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
And never give financial info or money to someone via DM.
—Kim Komando, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024
This article includes reporting from The Associated Press In the US, call or text the Childhelp abuse hotline at 800-422-4453 or visit their website for more resources and to report child abuse or DM for help.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Build relationships that could turn into sales. Use a DM tool like Kondo to manage conversations.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Similar to some forms of ALS in humans, DM is a spinal cord disease that can result in gradual paralysis in dogs, according to the American Kennel Club.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
And never give financial info or money to someone via DM.
—Kim Komando, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024
This article includes reporting from The Associated Press In the US, call or text the Childhelp abuse hotline at 800-422-4453 or visit their website for more resources and to report child abuse or DM for help.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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“DM.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DM. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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