Synonyms for dial
ˈdaɪ əl, daɪldi·al

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1. dialnoun

   the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours

   Synonyms:
   telephone dial

2. dialnoun

   the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning

   Synonyms:
   telephone dial

3. dialnoun

   the circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments

   Synonyms:
   telephone dial

4. dial, telephone dialverb

   a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called

   Synonyms:
   telephone dial

5. dialverb

   operate a dial to select a telephone number

   "You must take the receiver off the hook before you dial"

6. dialverb

   choose by means of a dial

   "dial a telephone number"

Matched Categories

1. • Control
   • Face
   • Indicator
   • Operate
   • Select
   • Telephone

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. dialnoun

   Synonyms:
   sun-dial

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1. List of paraphrases for "dial":

   dialing, dial-in, markup, speed-dial, dialup, dialer, dialin, marking, call, mark, dial-up, knob, marked, mark-up, dials, dialed, composer

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1. Chief Jeff King:

   If you witness anything odd or unusual, please dial 9-1-1 or contact your local Police Department, your call may provide important information and may even save a life.

2. Harrison Ford:

   In (new film ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’) there were a lot of old jokes in the script. We took them all out.

3. Olafur Eliasson:

   It sort of looks like a dial on the watch, the title 'Ice Watch' is also about watching the time.

4. Lowell Duckett:

   Gun control has not worked in D.C. The only people who have guns are criminals. We have the strictest gun laws in the nation and one of the highest murder rates. It's quicker to pull your Smith & Wesson than to dial 911 if you're being robbed.

5. Matt Smith:

   The fundamental weakness in gasoline markets is being exemplified by the RBOB crack spread, which is closing in on levels which would encourage refiners to dial back on runs.