text messaging
noun
: the sending of short text messages electronically especially from one cell phone to another
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The convergence of radio with new technologies such as text messaging could enhance its use for educational purposes.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Apr. 2026
The Gerodemos Gambling Organization used websites, phone numbers and text messaging to have people place sports bets, which were placed in the Northern District of Indiana and throughout the country, according to the indictment.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Utilize communication channels such as email, messaging apps, text messaging, and Zoom to remain connected with colleagues.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
The groups have spent millions more on digital ads, text messaging and direct mail, also attacking Paxton.
—Thomas Beaumont, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Apr. 2026
The Gerodemos Gambling Organization used websites, phone numbers and text messaging to have people place sports bets, which were placed in the Northern District of Indiana and throughout the country, according to the indictment.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Utilize communication channels such as email, messaging apps, text messaging, and Zoom to remain connected with colleagues.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
The groups have spent millions more on digital ads, text messaging and direct mail, also attacking Paxton.
—Thomas Beaumont, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for text messaging
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“Text messaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/text%20messaging. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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