CALL (UP) Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of call (up)

as in to line up

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as in to recruit

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Noun

The Californian native slugged for most of his season in Double-A Erie (and briefly in Triple-A Toledo) before his call-up, one of several Tigers rookies to get their shot in the big leagues in 2026. — Christian Romo, Freep.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Four other pitchers, including call-up Ryan Walker, combined to throw five shutout innings. — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026 His call-up to the 40-man roster, however, means the Mariners cannot contact him during a potential December 1st lockout, which could hinder his development. — Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Ukrainian intelligence expects Putin to order a call-up of 300,000 to 500,000 men after the September elections. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for call (up)

Recent Examples of Synonyms for call (up)

Verb

Every so often, the British writer-director Mike Leigh makes a movie in which the stars — and the tartly casual dramatic scenes — line up, coalescing into a full-on vision of prickly humanity.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Four days a week, students and locals line up for $35 to $40 cuts at his popular shop.

— Francesca Pinney, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of line up

Verb

In rural areas, food insecurity helps armed groups recruit soldiers and causes disputes over scarce land and water resources.

— Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026
Basupi, who is from Botswana, leads more than 100 missionaries and helps recruit Africans for cross-cultural mission work.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of recruit

Noun

Arrests, summonses, and citations have increased by 72% when compared to 2025, but calls for service have decreased by 6% compared to 2025.

— Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
If a cyclist ignores a moving violation summons and gets stopped again while cycling, there’s nothing the NYPD can do other than issue more moving violation summonses that will be ignored and go unpaid.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of summons

Verb

The answer is to not passively accept what is given but to organize to make our voices heard.

— Torie Bosch, STAT, 5 Sep. 2026
But rather than invent a market, ride hailing companies only help to organize the existing pools of drivers — with the right incentives — and connect them to willing but price-sensitive passengers.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of organize

Verb

In the meantime, the 29 plaintiffs – who are active-duty, reservists, National Guard members and a person seeking to enlist – will remain in the force.

— Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Unfortunately, Hazrat’s achievement is undercut by her determination to enlist punctuation’s history in scoring political points.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of enlist

Noun

The next chief executive will need to accelerate growth, improve deposit mobilization and returns, and rebuild confidence around governance and senior-management stability, global brokerage Nomura said in a report on Sunday.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
The training triggers a strong response in the bloodstream, increasing the mobilization of proteins and molecules in the hours following exercise.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of mobilization

Verb

Initially, their aunt appears to have summoned them there for free labor with the housework, garden and hens.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
As part of the inquiry, the mayor of Kenscoff and the police inspector in charge of the sprawling mountaintop rural district have been summoned for questioning.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of summon

Verb

But in late July, the Wittes told families Nova Roots was closing, leaving them scrambling to enroll their children elsewhere.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2026
Heather Greenwood, a student who is dual enrolled at Tarrant County College and Texas A&M University, is among the first students to enroll their children at the TCC Northwest center.

— Lina Ruiz September 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026

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