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dial

[dahy-uhl, dahyl] / ˈdaɪ əl, daɪl /
VERB
tune to desired position
Synonyms
STRONG
punch ring rotate turn twist wheel
WEAK
zero in on

Example Sentences

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So, what could really move the dial economically, in terms of EU relations?

From BBC • May 11, 2026

So Wall Street had plenty of time to dial down its profit estimates.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

"I think a great place to start to dial that back would be to have a conversation with your husband about it," he added, addressing the first lady.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

They are almost always intense, with emotions on speed dial and hormones running amok.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

I turned the sound all the way down and clicked the dial to channel seven.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia

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