1
as in to demand
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
with an eye to the expected rush, the manager called for additional waiters
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2
as in to seek
to make a request for
called for someone to help with planning the club's party
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call for
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as in require
to have as a requirement
This calls for a toast!
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as in request
to give a request or demand for
The position calls for someone with a master's degree.
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Recent Examples of call (for)
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The rules called for the combatants to square off with just eight paces between them — rather than the 20 or 30 paces typical of the time — and both men hit their targets.
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Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
The request calls for a guest count of between 500 and 999 people, along with tents outside Madison Square Garden and street closures around the iconic venue.
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Charlie Carballo,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
An original call for service indicated that suspects pulled up to a CBS media vehicle and began shouting racial obscenities at a CBS cameraman who is Black, a law enforcement source said.
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Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
The goal is to build the capability to operate at all five levels simultaneously and to know which level the work in front of you calls for.
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Larry English,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Brave Iranian citizens took to the streets calling for liberty, only to be met with bullets, prison cells, torture and death.
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Shaun McCutcheon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Google has openly opposed the DMA, calling for the law to be reworked.
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Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
The National Weather Service (NWS) is calling for a high of 88 degrees Tuesday.
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Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
Phrase
According to Brito, neighbors heard the boy calling for help and began removing debris with their bare hands on Friday morning.
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Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The rules called for the combatants to square off with just eight paces between them — rather than the 20 or 30 paces typical of the time — and both men hit their targets.
—
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
The request calls for a guest count of between 500 and 999 people, along with tents outside Madison Square Garden and street closures around the iconic venue.
—
Charlie Carballo,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
An original call for service indicated that suspects pulled up to a CBS media vehicle and began shouting racial obscenities at a CBS cameraman who is Black, a law enforcement source said.
—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
The goal is to build the capability to operate at all five levels simultaneously and to know which level the work in front of you calls for.
—
Larry English,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Brave Iranian citizens took to the streets calling for liberty, only to be met with bullets, prison cells, torture and death.
—
Shaun McCutcheon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Google has openly opposed the DMA, calling for the law to be reworked.
—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
The National Weather Service (NWS) is calling for a high of 88 degrees Tuesday.
—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for call (for)
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Kenya’s foreign minister flew to Moscow in March to demand that Russia stop recruiting Kenyans, describing the pipeline bringing Kenyan citizens to Russia as a human trafficking ring.
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The mother of a man killed by a hit-and-run driver while riding his bike in Manhattan is demanding justice for her son.
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Uber fired the first shot with a ballot measure that sought to cap how much attorneys can earn in lawsuits involving auto accidents.
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Messages seeking comment were left Thursday for Falck.
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The specially emulsified formula keeps the ceramides evenly dispersed (no shaking required), while the lightweight mist feels especially refreshing on hot, humid summer days.
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Starting with the graduating class of 2031, students will be required to complete the course to earn a diploma.
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The Ohio Supreme Court has denied Mackenzie Shirilla's appeal requesting a new trial after she was convicted of murder in 2022.
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Around the same time, PennLive reporter Jenna Wise requested three autopsy reports related to a 2025 crime spree from Susquehanna County Coroner Jessica Chiaramonte.
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Plaintiffs claimed that Disney’s carriage agreements required streaming platforms to include ESPN in base channel packages, limiting the ability of competitors to offer cheaper bundles.
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My dear friend has been in communication with someone online (and by phone) who claims to be a famous celebrity.
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“Call (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/call%20%28for%29. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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