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 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
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
The latter typically involves calling a broker to discuss travel needs, budgets, and schedules, after which the broker checks in with aircraft owners, managers, or clearinghouses.
—J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2026
Suhail Bhat, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
The storm cost American between $150 million and $200 million in revenue, the carrier said last month on an earnings call.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2026
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Their sitcom, also called Brotherly Love, premiered on NBC in 1995.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
The latter typically involves calling a broker to discuss travel needs, budgets, and schedules, after which the broker checks in with aircraft owners, managers, or clearinghouses.
—J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2026
Noun
The investigation relied on data collected by USA TODAY reporters for 3,142 counties covering all 50 states through official announcements, county board meetings, news reports, emails and phone calls to public offices.
—Suhail Bhat, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
The storm cost American between $150 million and $200 million in revenue, the carrier said last month on an earnings call.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2026
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Tilly shouted from the floor of the arena to her father, Ron, in the stands, several feet above, beaming down at history.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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The 34-year-old Diggins, racing in her final season, collapsed to the ground, shouting in pain after finishing the freestyle race and adding to her gold, silver and bronze career medal tally.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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While posing in several bold color block looks, including a cobalt blue Tom Ford dress with a subtle side cutout and a plunging Kelly green leather jacket from Loewe, Lohan dialed up the sparkle.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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Paddle controls can dial up more regeneration, for example, but there’s no true one-pedal mode.—
Marty Padgett,
The Drive,
26 Feb. 2026
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They're honored and grateful to be invited and any opportunity to visit the White House as a team will be based on their schedules once their seasons conclude.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Feb. 2026
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Jesse found out about this and came to visit.—
Rick Davis,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Flights to Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara airports have been diverted or canceled by major airlines, including Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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In a statement shared on social media, the Broadway League announced that while all matinees will continue as scheduled, evening performances have been canceled.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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All the more impressive considering Stockton, who was about 175 pounds when started high school, didn’t even make varsity as a freshman.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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The council will also consider longterm funding plans for the undergrounding project during its first meeting in March.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Morrow had begun to cry at the mention of her dead dog’s missing bowl.—
Julia Coin
February 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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Later, looking at the Post piece about their doomed engagement makes Kelly cry.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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Joan Crawford was a dancer in a chorus line when she was summoned for a screen test and signed to a studio contract.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
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He had already been summoned last August over his letter to Macron alleging that the country did not do enough to combat antisemitism.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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One of those studies estimated that the risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma increases by 41% for those in the highest exposure categories.—
Michal Ruprecht,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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The Urban Institute estimates the final tally will approach 5 million people who drop ACA coverage and go uninsured.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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