message
noun
a communication containing some information, news, advice, request, or the like, sent by messenger, telephone, email, or other means.
messages
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pluralof message.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof message (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
messagenouna communication containing some information, news, advice, request, or the like, sent by messenger, telephone, email, or other means.
Example Sentences
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"We consider it particularly unacceptable to uncritically report insulting remarks and messages targeting students and other citizens over their views," they said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
“Text messages often contain language such as ‘agreed,’ ‘that works,’ ‘deal,’ ‘yes,’ or ‘let’s do it.’
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026
During her sentencing hearing, prosecutors alleged Owens conducted “psychological warfare” on the two victims and sent hundreds of text messages trying to back up her claims of being pregnant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
OpenCode representatives didn’t reply to messages seeking comment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
A stern woman in a red sweater drops a new stack of Enigma messages into the tray on my desk.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
