Synonyms of call
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as in to shout 
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as in to dial
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as in to visit
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as in to cancel
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as in to consider
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as in to cry
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as in to summon
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as in to estimate
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as in to ask
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as in to name
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as in to order
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as in to predict
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as in cry
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as in visit
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as in message
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as in request
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as in right
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as in decision
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as in demand
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as in to shout
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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as in to visit
to make a brief visit
the hospital posts the hours during which friends and relatives may call
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as in to cancel
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 to summon
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 to estimate
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 to ask
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 to name
to give a name to
we've decided to call the kitten "Molly"
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as in to predict
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 cry
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 visit
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 message
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 request
an act or instance of asking for information
put out a call for background information about the suspect
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as in right
an entitlement to something
you have no call to insult people
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as in decision
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 demand
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 call
Hartford Courant, 14 Feb. 2023
Breakouts might call for the Salicylic + Green Tea Exfoliating Cleanser and Aloe + Algae Lightweight Gel Cream, whereas dry skin might crave a boost of moisture from the Hyaluronic + Arnica Hydrating Serum.
—Lisa Desantis, Allure, 14 Feb. 2023
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Report of gunshots, driver covered in blood leads to discovery of body in woods
Dispatchers received a 911 call around 5:42 a.m. reporting gunshots, the prosecutor said.
—Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Aug. 2025
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Anyone who would like to get connected to treatment, or knows someone who does, can call 1-800-563-4086 or visit connectgnh.org at any day or time.
—Hartford Courant, 14 Feb. 2023
Breakouts might call for the Salicylic + Green Tea Exfoliating Cleanser and Aloe + Algae Lightweight Gel Cream, whereas dry skin might crave a boost of moisture from the Hyaluronic + Arnica Hydrating Serum.
—Lisa Desantis, Allure, 14 Feb. 2023
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Meanwhile, no reports as anything more than a phone call for Rodrygo, who while more expensive, is much younger and is more likely to hold, or even increase, his value during his time in Munich.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Report of gunshots, driver covered in blood leads to discovery of body in woods
Dispatchers received a 911 call around 5:42 a.m. reporting gunshots, the prosecutor said.
—Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Aug. 2025
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Also shout out to my colleague and friend Nicole Hester who took phenomenal photos of the show.—
Bryan West,
The Tennessean,
22 Aug. 2025
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As the second half began, he was seen shouting instructions down toward the field, presumably to assistant coaches, who seemed to be within earshot.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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If the cuts to the Institute of Museum and Library Services are approved, many key library services would have to be dialed back.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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While the sleuths pondered, other hotel guests dialed 911.—
Keith Sharon,
Nashville Tennessean,
17 Aug. 2025
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After spending each waking hour together in Fiji, the queen of self-affirmations visited Boston and met his mom, which went well, according to the reunion trailer.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
25 Aug. 2025
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Martin, based in London, visited Detroit for the first time in January to attend the 2025 Detroit Auto Show to help gear up for the upcoming event.—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Stephan Winkelmann, the CEO of Lamborghini, said customers are demanding piercing V12s and V8s in their garages, forcing him to cancel the company's plan to build all-electric supercars and SUVs.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
24 Aug. 2025
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After the players strike in August 1994 led Selig to cancel the stretch run and postseason, fans rightfully avoided going to ballparks in ’95 and ’96.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Aug. 2025
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Please consider supporting local journalism and getting unlimited digital access.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Still, The Athletic reported in early August that the club was not considering a Plan B.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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In several images, Kim is seen embracing crying children and embracing soldiers.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
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Relief is felt throughout the situation room, but not least for Dalton and Sylvie, who cry with Alex over the satellite phone.—
Jack King,
Vulture,
21 Aug. 2025
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During the monsoon, the monsoonal ridge will push up into the Four Corners region, summoning moisture to the region below, but Arizona has been stuck in a dry, atmospheric pattern, with most of the activity limited to the far southeastern part of the state and New Mexico.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Saks had been summoned to answer an anonymous complaint against him, the first step in an ethics process that could have led to his expulsion.—
Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Aug. 2025
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The commission previously estimated that the expansion would lead to a 40-50% increase in jobs supported by the credit, or about 4,400-5,500 jobs per year.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
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Holistically, Red Stag Fulfillment estimated the platform could see as many as 5 million fresh sales or auctions posted every 24 hours.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Call.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/call. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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