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 phone
The woman who escaped Burt phoned in during his sentencing hearing, according to prosecutors.
—
Julia Marnin, Sacramento Bee, 11 Mar. 2025
Then Donald Trump phoned him, and top Russian and American officials met Tuesday.
—Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Feb. 2025
After the call, Trump phoned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to inform him about their conversation.
—Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2025
So, a few weeks after that season ended, he was confused when a Phillies official phoned him.
—Matt Gelb, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for phone
Julia Marnin, Sacramento Bee, 11 Mar. 2025
Then Donald Trump phoned him, and top Russian and American officials met Tuesday.
—Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Feb. 2025
After the call, Trump phoned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to inform him about their conversation.
—Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2025
So, a few weeks after that season ended, he was confused when a Phillies official phoned him.
—Matt Gelb, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for phone
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phone
Verb
-
David Hochman: Being a private omakase chef sounds like a dream gig—white jacket, perfect settings, everything dialed in.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
-
Iran’s theocracy has responded by dialing back hijab enforcement and easing restrictions on at least one political figure.—
Nasser Karimi and Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Congress might also call on President Biden to ban TikTok under the IEEPA.—
Emily Baker-White,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2023
-
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
Verb
-
General Brown found out he was being removed when Mr. Hegseth telephoned him at his hotel in El Paso on Friday evening, a military official said.—
Eric Schmitt,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
-
Not long after Ryan Holdren returned home one evening in March 2021 from his job at Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy, the school’s secretary telephoned to tell him that one of their students was on TV.—
Johnny Dodd,
People.com,
21 Dec. 2024
Cite this Entry
“Phone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phone. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share