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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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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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3
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 Synonyms for call (for)
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Instead of debating issues, candidates would be demanding that those behind them in the polls drop out or risk playing spoiler.—
Andrew Yang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025 -
Trump previously demanded allies double their spending goals to 4% of GDP in 2018.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
25 June 2025
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Whether there are other outlets from which workers can seek redress is unclear.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
1 July 2025
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But a December revolution ended the Assad family’s rule, and the former Islamist militant who leads the new government has sought new investment and trade links, which Gulf states in particular have been quick to offer.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
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The Justice Department also urged the Court to take up the matter and requested the appointment of an outside party to defend the lower court's ruling, given that the department no longer supports it.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Not far away, Colt, who requested USA TODAY only use his first name for privacy reasons, was living a similar life.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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While tomato plants require full sun for the best performance, the fruits themselves do not require sun exposure to ripen.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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While the concept of seeding investment early is generally positive, realizing its full benefits will require a strong pairing of financial education and systemic support to ensure a broad and equitable impact.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Columbia University has offered $9 million to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by former students who claimed the university had submitted inaccurate data to U.S. News & World Report, according to the Columbia Spectator.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Republicans also included a provision that would allow metallurgical coal to claim an advanced manufacturing production tax credit.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2025
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“Call (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/call%20%28for%29. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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