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
Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 19 June 2025
The diplomats also said the calls included a brief exchange on a US proposal to establish a regional uranium enrichment consortium outside Iran — a plan Tehran has so far rejected.
—Amanda Castro
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 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
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The outcry, which included prominent Latin voices such as artist Becky G, has spurred calls and plans for a protest at the ballpark Saturday afternoon.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 19 June 2025
The diplomats also said the calls included a brief exchange on a US proposal to establish a regional uranium enrichment consortium outside Iran — a plan Tehran has so far rejected.
—Amanda Castro
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for call
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Whatever happened to the political left’s cry that no one is above the law?—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
24 June 2025
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Domestic ducks and roof-nesting jackdaws head for the eaves and flap their wings, and the heron’s sharp cry trails off on the waves.—
Aratus,
Harpers Magazine,
18 June 2025
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With salon visits on pause, at-home care entered a new era—and with it, brands like Olaplex and K18 became household names.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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It’s been 10 years since AC/DC’s last visit to Australian shores.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
26 June 2025
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Read more: Vikings' JJ McCarthy Just Got a Big Update From NFL Insider McCaffrey has now spoken out with a bold message about his recovery and what has been a big help for him on his path back to the gridiron.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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But Goyeneche said such escapes are most common during a work or medical release, rather than busting through jail walls and taking time to scrawl a mocking message.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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Burrow dialed in Outside of the ongoing Trey Hendrickson saga, all of Joe Burrow’s public requests of the front office have now been met.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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In 1945, the U.S. State Department looked to commission a Spanish version of the national anthem, per the request of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who looked to strengthen political and business partnerships with Latin American countries amid World War II.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2025
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Zain Lakhani, director of migrant rights and justice at the Women’s Refugee Commission, said the long backlog of U visas can take between 10 to 20 years before an immigrant survivor is given protection.—
Victoria Valenzuela,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
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Another unanswered question from Monday’s announcement is whether part of the rights fees would need to be reinvested in streaming capabilities.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2025
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Injuries play a part, as do the decisions made by ownership.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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In 2021, more than 50% of voters in the Democratic primary failed to use all five of their slots and nearly 15% — 140,000 of our friends and neighbors — did not have a say in the race’s final decision.—
Judd Kessler,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2025
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During these days, because of its strategic location across from the bar, Christopher Park served as a gathering place, refuge, and platform for the community to voice its demand for LGBT civil rights.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
24 June 2025
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Harvard alleges that Trump is retaliating against it in violation of its free speech rights under the U.S. Constitution's First Amendment for refusing to accede to the administration's demands to control the school's governance, curriculum, and the ideology of its faculty and students.—
Nate Raymond,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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Branded calling can enable businesses to add rich call content like name, logo and reason for the call to the mobile display, so customers recognize who’s calling and are more likely to answer.—
James Garvert,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Bad Bunny’s calling out of ICE’s activities comes as other major Latin American music acts have used their platforms to condemn the ICE raids and align their sympathies with immigrants.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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“Call.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/call. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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