CALL IN Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

call in

verb

Definition of call in

as in to call up

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Recent Examples of call in Officials from Encore did not return a phone call in a request for comment. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026 But Chianese’s 50-plus years of notoriety on screen (The Godfather Part II and Boardwalk Empire, included) don’t deter him from picking up a FaceTime call in the middle of a Dunkin’ Donuts. — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 The concierge can be contacted via WhatsApp, but response times can be slow during varying rush hours; for example, a sudden tropical rainstorm might inspire half the resort to call in for room service. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026 The Lincoln was relieved by the USS George Washington last week, and it is expected to make a port call in Thailand in the coming days, according to several news reports. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for call in

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From there, enter 26-131 in the proceedings window/box (which is the first one shown on the page) and that should automatically call up the case of the early renewal filings for Disney’s ABC stations.

— Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 23 June 2026
Joey Meneses had an RBI single in his Athletics debut after being called up from the minors before the game.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 June 2026

Definition of call up

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The drones carried microphone speakers that allowed rescuers to call out to potential survivors or play music, which helped locate survivors in a few cases, Maharjan said.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2026
College football fans were quick to call out the celebrations that broke out on the field in Ann Arbor.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026

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