plural DMs
: a private message sent on social media (as on the Twitter online message service) to a specific individual or group
However, Sadie Stanley was ultimately cast as Kim, and Madelaine even sent her an encouraging DM about her new role.—
Kara Nesvig
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DM
verb
DMed; DMing; DMs
Women around the world DMed Robbie and Sarah saying how much the couple's love inspired them.
—Rebecca Jennings
Rebecca Jennings
deutsche mark
decimeter
Examples of DM in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebMegan O'Sullivan, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024
Next step is to DM the clients that follow the page or are featured on the page and ask them about their experience with the stylist.
—Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
And those who turn 21 on April 7 can DM Yard House (with proof of your birthday) for a special gift.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024
Given that Instagram users already share Reels with friends via DM and through Stories, the feature is designed to be a bit more proactive about that sharing and instead allow people to discover viral Reels together.
—Emily Price, PCMAG, 31 Mar. 2024
That's right, this means more flirting than ever between the people sitting alone in their empty apartments, sending spicy emojis and questionable hashtags via DM to someone who is most likely to be a catfish.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2024
There are currently two products in the DM Vault products line.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
Another study investigated the effects of injecting human corneal endothelial cells cultured on a Descemet's membrane (DM) substrate and found promising results in patients with Fuchs's endothelial corneal dystrophy.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2024
And rising … Slacking Off There’s nothing like lying in bed at night, drifting off to sleep, and then hearing that little brush-click sound that tells you your coworker has just sent you a DM.
—Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 10 Feb. 2024
Noun
Owned by Leon Teke, who is based in Berlin, the account is entirely shoppable (just DM to make a purchase).
—Megan O'Sullivan, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024
Next step is to DM the clients that follow the page or are featured on the page and ask them about their experience with the stylist.
—Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
And those who turn 21 on April 7 can DM Yard House (with proof of your birthday) for a special gift.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024
Given that Instagram users already share Reels with friends via DM and through Stories, the feature is designed to be a bit more proactive about that sharing and instead allow people to discover viral Reels together.
—Emily Price, PCMAG, 31 Mar. 2024
That's right, this means more flirting than ever between the people sitting alone in their empty apartments, sending spicy emojis and questionable hashtags via DM to someone who is most likely to be a catfish.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2024
There are currently two products in the DM Vault products line.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
Another study investigated the effects of injecting human corneal endothelial cells cultured on a Descemet's membrane (DM) substrate and found promising results in patients with Fuchs's endothelial corneal dystrophy.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2024
And rising … Slacking Off There’s nothing like lying in bed at night, drifting off to sleep, and then hearing that little brush-click sound that tells you your coworker has just sent you a DM.
—Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 10 Feb. 2024
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“DM.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DM. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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