Synonyms of phones

phones

verb

present tense third-person singular of phone

as in dials

to make a telephone call to

she phoned her friend to invite her over for dinner

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dials
• telephones
• calls
• rings (up)
• beeps
• buzzes
• calls in
• cold-calls

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of phones

Nyota finds no comfort in sick bay, only further confirmation from Boyce, Chapel, and Erica (who phones in from her new post) that her memories do not square with the memories of those around her. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026

The company now phones every new customer by name the day after their first clean. — Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Prior to having a conversation with Carmy about franchising, Ebraheim phones Albert for a pep talk. — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 26 June 2026

In the movie, Yetnikoff phones up MTV CEO Bob Pittman and starts screaming at him. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2026

Our one peek into it comes when Darren phones Evy to pressure her to ditch her mom and come to a party. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026

The driver then phones the police, while arguing with officers at the scene. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025