toll call

noun

Definition of toll callnext
as in voice mail

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  1. voice mail
  2. conference call
  3. message
  4. cold call
Noun
  • The story is constructed around a love connection made when candid voicemails sent by a grieving San Francisco prep cook wind up in the ear of the wrong person — a cute guy in Austin.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 24 June 2026
  • Under the guidance of writer-director Leah McKendrick, the premise is all about voicemail mixups as its key device.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 June 2026
Definition of voice mail
Noun
  • The state originally proposed these rules in April for approval in May, but those measures were postponed and taken off of the agenda until Tuesday's meeting, which was a conference call.
    — CBS Miami Team, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • In April, when Adidas posted first-quarter results, CEO Björn Gulden said during the company’s conference call that Adidas is in the final year of its four-year turnaround plan.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 June 2026
Definition of conference call
Noun
  • The singer said fans would sometimes send her direct messages with information, while others reached out to her godmother.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • The ransom message was sent via tip lines to two local news stations and TMZ.
    — Anna Schecter, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Definition of message
Noun
  • While some have significant volume, to get started, an individual only needs a website, a WiFi connection, a subscription to a sourcing platform, and the tolerance to make hundreds of cold calls.
    — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
  • Social media ads, unverified social marketplace listings and unsolicited cold calls are common red flags.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Definition of cold call
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“Toll call.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toll%20call. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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