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Recent Examples of call (up)
Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article Trenton Brooks continues to strengthen his case for a call-up.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
This whirlwind six-month period, characterized by championship glory and a setback, has significantly impacted her trajectory, likely delaying any potential post-WrestleMania main roster call-up.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Putin on Monday ordered a regular biannual call-up intended to draft 160,000 conscripts for a one-year tour of compulsory military service.
—The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 1 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Sunday’s game was his fourth in five days, including a start for AHL Cleveland last Wednesday before his call-up.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article Trenton Brooks continues to strengthen his case for a call-up.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
This whirlwind six-month period, characterized by championship glory and a setback, has significantly impacted her trajectory, likely delaying any potential post-WrestleMania main roster call-up.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Putin on Monday ordered a regular biannual call-up intended to draft 160,000 conscripts for a one-year tour of compulsory military service.
—The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for call (up)
Verb
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The point guard lined up a corner triple, rose up and … bang.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
1 May 2025
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Grimm lined up in the slot on 303 of his 457 offensive snaps last season.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Verb
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He's recruited by old friend Ruben (Javier Bardem) to join his underdog Formula 1 race team and tapped to mentor a rookie prodigy (Damson Idris).—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Bech became the sixth LSU WR that Joseph recruited in his five seasons in Baton Rouge picked in the top 60.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The 47-year-old driver was issued several summonses including possessing an open alcohol in a motor vehicle and DWI, according to officials.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
23 Apr. 2025
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She was given two pink-colored summonses by the New York Police Department — one for obstructing pedestrian traffic and the other for failure to disperse — before being released.—
Shimon Prokupecz,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Emotional devastation lingers in L.A. fire zones March 9, 2025 Questions of how people can donate their own cookbook collections to the cause are already pouring in; Now Serving hopes to organize donation drives in the future, perhaps for an event in July, six months from the fires’ havoc.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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Renaming and organizing your screenshots keeps your folders from turning into chaos.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Related Articles The chief creative officer enlisted Italian architect Andrea Tognon and consulting creative director Bernadette Blanc for the project.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
1 May 2025
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Imagine, as an extreme case, two individuals, one of whom attempts to solve problems by herself, and the other of whom often enlists the help of an A.I. when mental labor is required.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The party, with a decades-long experience in public mobilization, is striving once again to rally the people's support for its causes through occasions like this 50th war anniversary.—
Nga Pham,
NPR,
30 Apr. 2025
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The group is encouraging local chapters to continue organizing demonstrations, community education events, and voter mobilization drives.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Around 250 cardinals were summoned to Italy for business, including the pope’s funeral and chief among their duties — electing the 267th head of the church.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Dance Mom is summoned over Ava’s objections to the stage.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Founded in 1845, Limestone University currently enrolls about 1,600 students, including both on-campus students and those seeking online degrees.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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In addition to its freeze on certifying illnesses, the program can no longer enroll new members or approve life-saving treatments like chemotherapy, lung transplants or stem cell therapy.—
Liz Neporent,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Call (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/call%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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