Synonyms of calls
1
as in shouts
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
we could hear someone calling for help from the other side of the wall
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2
as in dials
to make a telephone call to
use this cell phone to call me if there's an emergency
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as in visits
to make a brief visit
the hospital posts the hours during which friends and relatives may call
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as in cancels
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
the game was called on account of rain
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as in considers
to think of in a particular way
I wouldn't quite call that cheating, but it's not entirely ethical either
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as in summons
to bring together in assembly by or as if by command
called all the night workers in for a meeting
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as in estimates
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
let's call that five feet for now, and we'll measure it out later
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as in hails
to demand or request the presence or service of
rushed to call a tow truck operator when the car broke down
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as in dubs
to give a name to
we've decided to call the kitten "Molly"
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as in orders
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority
the union president is refusing to call a strike
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as in predicts
to tell of or describe beforehand
somehow the political pundit called the race results within a mere percentage point
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as in barks
a natural vocal sound made by an animal
a ranger who could immediately identify the call of every creature in the forest
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as in visitations
a coming to see another briefly for social or business reasons
we paid a call on the new neighbors the day after they moved in
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as in messages
a communication by telephone
give me a call as soon as you arrive, so I'll know you got there safely
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as in requests
an act or instance of asking for information
put out a call for background information about the suspect
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as in rights
an entitlement to something
you have no call to insult people
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as in decisions
a position arrived at after consideration
I told you my preference for a cruise destination, but it's your call
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as in demands
the state of being sought after especially for purchase
there's not much call for woodstoves in this part of the country
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Recent Examples of calls
Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Ford, 5-day Options in Ford skewed heavily bullish, with more than five times as many calls trading as puts and more than twice as many calls bought as sold.
—Oliver Renick, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Alex Murdaugh calls 911, saying he's been shot in the head while changing a tire on the side of the road.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 13 May 2026
Testimony focused on survivors’ calls for accountability, and the questions that remain unanswered.
—Claire Healy, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
When the goal is to dehumidify, logic calls for using a dehumidifier.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Its spokesperson, Danielle Emerson, said the contract with the state clearly calls for repayment.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
The Town Council on Tuesday discussed an ordinance that calls for the two towns to mutually terminate the agreement on their dispatch center.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Israel calls itself a Jewish state.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
Maggie Coughlan, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
There were always calls to make, meetings to have and film to watch.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 12 May 2026
After complaints from families and detainees about limited access to attorneys, another lawsuit recently resulted in a ruling that detainees must be given better access to their lawyers, as well as confidential, unmonitored outgoing phone calls.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
The drone program was launched last year as a way to respond to certain calls before officers arrive, providing real-time video of active scenes, tracking suspects and helping coordinate responses on the ground.
—Ben Wheeler
may 12, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
The calls for Starmer to resign came after the Labour Party suffered major losses in local council elections last week.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 12 May 2026
All calls are toll-free and confidential.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Representatives of Innive did not respond to calls and emails.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Inning-ending calls have been overturned, giving hitters another opportunity that, in some cases, has led to game-changing home runs.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
If Billy, who wears a turban and caftan in a few scenes, calls to mind Norma Desmond of Sunset Boulevard, Schoenbrun directly assures you that that is not an accident.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Ford, 5-day Options in Ford skewed heavily bullish, with more than five times as many calls trading as puts and more than twice as many calls bought as sold.
—Oliver Renick, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Alex Murdaugh calls 911, saying he's been shot in the head while changing a tire on the side of the road.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 13 May 2026
Testimony focused on survivors’ calls for accountability, and the questions that remain unanswered.
—Claire Healy, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
When the goal is to dehumidify, logic calls for using a dehumidifier.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Its spokesperson, Danielle Emerson, said the contract with the state clearly calls for repayment.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
The Town Council on Tuesday discussed an ordinance that calls for the two towns to mutually terminate the agreement on their dispatch center.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Israel calls itself a Jewish state.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
Noun
See all the best fashion, outfits, ensembles, and accessories from the Cannes Film Festival 2026 red carpet, photo-calls, and beyond below.
—Maggie Coughlan, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
There were always calls to make, meetings to have and film to watch.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 12 May 2026
After complaints from families and detainees about limited access to attorneys, another lawsuit recently resulted in a ruling that detainees must be given better access to their lawyers, as well as confidential, unmonitored outgoing phone calls.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
The drone program was launched last year as a way to respond to certain calls before officers arrive, providing real-time video of active scenes, tracking suspects and helping coordinate responses on the ground.
—Ben Wheeler
may 12, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
The calls for Starmer to resign came after the Labour Party suffered major losses in local council elections last week.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 12 May 2026
All calls are toll-free and confidential.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Representatives of Innive did not respond to calls and emails.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Inning-ending calls have been overturned, giving hitters another opportunity that, in some cases, has led to game-changing home runs.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calls
Verb
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There have been sometimes somebody shouts in protests.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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This grand procession of Edmonia’s work is an act of reclamation—a gathering in her name that shouts through stone and into the eons.—
Tyehimba Jess,
ARTnews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Subsequently, the series dials back to Vienna in 1781 (10 years before Mozart’s death).—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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The complementary conditioner dials up the moisture with shea butter, murumuru butter, and amino acids to smooth and strengthen—leaving hair soft, bouncy, and ready for styling.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
28 Apr. 2026
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At the urging of Maddy, Cassie visits a raucous mansion party hosted by a popular online influencer in the hopes of going viral.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
10 May 2026
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The ban will affect passengers sailing on Utopia of the Seas, which visits Nassau on Tuesday, plus Oasis of the Seas and Wonder of the Seas in port at CocoCay.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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The three eventually work out their differences but not before Edgar turns Miles’s proto-smart-home devices against him, cancels his credit cards, and forges a criminal record for him.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
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Instead, teen boys are quietly swapping first dates, awkward silences, and emotional guesswork for an AI girlfriend who never cancels, never argues, and always texts back.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Lehmann considers the contested history of Anne Boleyn, the outlandish accusations against her, and the ways in which her image has been erased and changed over time.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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Israel considers all of Jerusalem to be its eternal, undivided capital.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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By the beginning of the second episode, Margo has dropped out of school and is the totally broke single mother to a colicky baby, Bodhi, who cries so committedly that two of Margo’s roommates move out.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2026
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In the spot, Shane sits in a middle seat next to a chatty flier while a baby cries in the background.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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With sleight of hand and a pair of milky opaque contacts, Suzanne again successfully summons the man’s dead wife, so much so that he’s inspired to resume painting for the first time since her passing.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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Trouble’s brewing once a magic flute that summons the powerful Great Water Dragon is stolen.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Zoom In IconArrows pointing outwards Mazza estimates the supply and demand imbalance could extend into 2028 due to AI demand and the data center hyperscaler build-out.—
Josh Romero,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Meanwhile, the World Economic Forum estimates that 39% of core job skills will change by 2030, with entry-level roles most exposed to automation pressures.—
Victor Fang,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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“Calls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calls. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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