Synonyms for

Dialing

Verb / ˈdaɪʌlɪŋ / / ˈdaɪlɪŋ / Another word for dialing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of making a phone call by turning a dial or pushing buttons on a phone.

Synonyms & similar words

dial calling phoning ringing telephoning buzzing reaching telephoning ringing buzzing phoning calling telephoning

Example sentences

  1. I was dialing my best friend's number.
  2. She was dialing the wrong number.
  3. My grandfather still prefers dialing instead of using a smartphone.
  4. I always double-check the number before dialing.
  5. Dialing long-distance used to be very expensive.

Quotes

  • "I'm dialing you in," she said, "but there's some kind of interference."
  • - Haruki Murakami
  • "When I was young, I used to think that when I was grown up, there wouldn't be any need for me to dial numbers anymore."

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