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 cry
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as in message
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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
Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
Police later determined that Belinda's time of death was around an hour before David called 911.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, the professionals on LinkedIn who understand conversation dynamics are booking calls without ever feeling salesy.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
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This technique, called color drenching, came along with the resurgence of cozy, English interiors and ultra-dark paint colors.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
Police later determined that Belinda's time of death was around an hour before David called 911.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
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Suburban towns have aided MPD in handling the influx of 911 calls.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, the professionals on LinkedIn who understand conversation dynamics are booking calls without ever feeling salesy.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
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The crowd, rapidly swelling into the hundreds, screamed insults and obscenities at the agents, some of whom shouted back mockingly.—
Jack Brook,
Twin Cities,
25 Jan. 2026
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While the officers secured the detainees in the van, Arturo Gonzalez, 23, shouted into a megaphone promising that this would not be the last time protestors take such actions.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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For the model’s 30th anniversary, Nike dialed in the cushioning and shape of the shoe to better match the original ’95 version.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
21 Jan. 2026
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This is not speculative hype spending that can be dialed back on a quarterly earnings call.—
Jon Markman,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Scott Bell, the secretary of the Happy Valley Community Association on K’gari, has been visiting the island on and off since the 1960s, and understands its appeal.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Germans, Britons And Americans Dominate Cruise passengers visiting Norway continue to come overwhelmingly from a handful of key markets.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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That band faces a similar situation as Mariachi Joya Azteca, with at least two major events canceled in 2025.—
Juan Cordoba,
Arkansas Online,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Anker 737 Power Bank keeps multiple devices running and charging, from your phone to your noise-canceling headphones, without weighing down your bag.—
Claire Gallam,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Ripley is also reportedly being considered for a Women’s World Championship against Stephanie Vaquer, but that match could be complicated by Vaquer’s current injury status.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Without going into auto-pilot mode to schedule a meeting, consider evaluating it first.—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Mace's widow, Kayla Brady, and his mother, Debra McCreary, quietly cried.—
DAN MORSE THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
23 Jan. 2026
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Before therapy, Ciera Belnap’s daughter cried and hid under the bed when family members used a vacuum cleaner.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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They can be summoned via the third-party app Honk, which chiefly is used by tow truck operators to find stranded customers.—
MICHAEL HILTZIK Los Angeles Times,
Arkansas Online,
18 Jan. 2026
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That includes those who have been summoned from their AHL affiliate in Syracuse, something that has kept the transaction wire busy in Tampa this season.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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However, to get the building back to a usable condition and up to current code, the county estimates that upwards of $20 million worth of work needs to be done.—
Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Elo-Rivera’s office estimates that the tax could generate $90 million annually, significantly less than the $133 million that was projected under the original proposal for a per-bedroom levy.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Call.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/call. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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