telegraph

verb

Definition of telegraphnext
as in to mail

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Recent Examples of telegraph However, the twist is telegraphed so early on that there is no air of mystery, just a foreboding sense that this material is about to enter the land of sick-girl-inspires-artist clichés. — Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 13 May 2026 But in every era since 1776, clothing has been used to telegraph social (and literal) mobility. — Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026 This also telegraphs the growing importance of the menswear division for the brand, which first presented a collection in Milan in 2021. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 20 June 2026 The design through-lines are sophistication and elegance, but if the public spaces telegraph a bit of moody mystery the private ones are refreshingly straightforward; the kind of rooms that bring a sense of ease and feel wonderful to come back to after a day on the town. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for telegraph
Recent Examples of Synonyms for telegraph
  1. mail
  2. e-mail
  3. communicate
  4. post
Verb
  • Homeless residents, many of whom don’t have a car or are disabled, now have to travel outside of Skid Row to get stamps or mail a package.
    — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • For people who may be impacted by the several wildfires burning across Colorado, the Secretary of State's Office has resources for those voters who haven't yet mailed or dropped off their ballot.
    — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Definition of mail
Verb
  • The singers, who were frequently apart for work, relied on trust, e-mail and video conferencing to keep their relationship strong.
    — Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • Weather Trader meteorologist Ryan Maue, in an e-mail to USA TODAY, said that the high pressure area in the East could develop into a heat dome, which means warmer than normal temperature into the 4th of July east of the Rockies.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Definition of e-mail
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  • Every firefly species uses a distinct blinking pattern to communicate, according to Insider Science.
    — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • And this was really a new way for a president to communicate with the American people.
    — NBC news, NBC news, 5 July 2026
Definition of communicate
Verb
  • Following Politico's report, Platner reiterated his denial in a video posted on social media the afternoon of July 6.
    — Terry Collins, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • Shortly afterward, somebody attempts to out him by hacking his Instagram profile and posting pictures of his real face in place of his cryptic avatar.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 July 2026
Definition of post

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“Telegraph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telegraph. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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