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 to demand
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as in to seek
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as in to see
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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 decision
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as in demand
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as in order
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as in require
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as in put in (for)
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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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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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as in to seek
to make a request for
called for someone to help with planning the club's party
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as in to see
to make a social call upon
lots of well-wishers called on the new parents in the weeks following the birth of their first child
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as in require
to have as a requirement
This calls for a toast!
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as in put in (for)
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
Hartford Courant, 14 Feb. 2023
Breakouts might call for the Salicylic + Green Tea Exfoliating Cleanser and Aloe + Algae Lightweight Gel Cream, whereas dry skin might crave a boost of moisture from the Hyaluronic + Arnica Hydrating Serum.
—Lisa Desantis, Allure, 14 Feb. 2023
Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
After a phone call with the president of the European Commission, Trump reneged and agreed to go back to the July 9 deadline.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 12 July 2025
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Anyone who would like to get connected to treatment, or knows someone who does, can call 1-800-563-4086 or visit connectgnh.org at any day or time.
—Hartford Courant, 14 Feb. 2023
Breakouts might call for the Salicylic + Green Tea Exfoliating Cleanser and Aloe + Algae Lightweight Gel Cream, whereas dry skin might crave a boost of moisture from the Hyaluronic + Arnica Hydrating Serum.
—Lisa Desantis, Allure, 14 Feb. 2023
Noun
DeSantis and fellow Republicans have touted the makeshift detention center — an agglomeration of tents, trailers and temporary buildings constructed in a matter of days — as an efficient and get-tough response to President Donald Trump’s call for mass deportations.
—Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
After a phone call with the president of the European Commission, Trump reneged and agreed to go back to the July 9 deadline.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for call
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Hearing the monkey’s cries— what of the child abandoned to the autumn wind?—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Sixty-years-and-change later, that’s still the rallying cry of drivers who regard the Porsche 911 as the best sports car in the world.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
11 July 2025
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But after a dozen unanswered calls over two months and a visit to the storefront in Menomonee Falls, Ebinger started to worry the business had closed.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
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Justin Bieber had a very special visitor during a recent studio visit.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
8 July 2025
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Lex outmaneuvers the titular hero for most of Superman, turning the public against him by uncovering the entirety of the sinister message from his Kryptonian parents and orchestrating a political conflict for personal gain.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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However, the crash landing damaged pieces of that message.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
11 July 2025
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Communications officials for the UW System and the governor's office did not immediately respond to requests for comment.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
11 July 2025
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The White House did not respond to a request for comment on a list of questions related to this year’s developments.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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Connecticut and 25 other states filed a lawsuit Monday to force the federal government to release $6.8 billion in education funds that states say the Donald J. Trump administration has no right to withhold.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
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Citizens will need to be aware of their rights when getting into an accident.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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Until this can be verified, the City Council must not come close to making any final decision.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Cline: The decision whether to participate should be weighed seriously.—
Larry Light,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Navigating diverse global markets is becoming more complex due to rising regulatory demands alongside ongoing instability, trade disputes and geopolitical conflict.—
Alex Ford,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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If Higgins had it his way, no one would ever leave Buffalo Trace without their favorite bottle of bourbon, but since the aged spirits take years to complete, it's taken more than a decade for the supply to even closely reach the demand inside the the gift shop.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
15 July 2025
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Service offerings: Device setup, app installation, social media training, video calling instruction, and basic cybersecurity education.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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In the 1500s, theologian Martin Luther asserted that any legitimate work – not just work in ministry – could have sacred significance and social value, and could therefore be considered a calling.—
Valerie L. Myers,
The Conversation,
3 July 2025
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“Call.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/call. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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