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
Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
Officials called a foul, saying Rachel Homan touched her stone twice.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Suhail Bhat, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
The storm cost American between $150 million and $200 million in revenue, the carrier said last month on an earnings call.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2026
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Drivers were able to see the flames from I-70 and called 911.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
Officials called a foul, saying Rachel Homan touched her stone twice.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
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The investigation relied on data collected by USA TODAY reporters for 3,142 counties covering all 50 states through official announcements, county board meetings, news reports, emails and phone calls to public offices.
—Suhail Bhat, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
The storm cost American between $150 million and $200 million in revenue, the carrier said last month on an earnings call.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for call
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The rooms With just 22 rooms, 14 of which are suites, Son Xotano is a far (and welcome) cry from the mega resorts that line stretches of Mallorca’s coast.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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On a typical day, the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center in Scottsdale reverberates with animal cries and the footfalls of gawking visitors.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Still dreaming of your last visit there 20 years ago?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Shittu was accompanied to the club by his younger brother, Fawaz Shittu, to celebrate a friend’s birthday a day before their mother was due to arrive for a visit from their native Nigeria.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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In preseason this was the overriding message to a roster that returns more than 20 players from last year, notably more than recent groups.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Better communication with local businesses, more visible signage, event notifications and routing messages would also help reduce confusion for residents, park visitors and sports fans.—
Jay Derr,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Neither the Pac-12 nor the Mountain West were interested enough to add Sac State, and the NCAA declined its request to join FBS without a conference invite.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The district attorney’s office did not respond to a request for comment.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Raman previously worked at a women’s rights organization formed in the aftermath of the #MeToo movement before becoming a council member.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Nevertheless, Pérez said, ICE has called on local law enforcement agencies to keep members of the public who have a right to monitor or document ICE activities from doing so.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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On Tuesday, the council did not make any comments about its decision during a special meeting with a single item to approve of the new contract.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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There’s no need to book a table here, as all four restaurants reserve a space for residents, ideal for my often last-minute dining decisions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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The White House has expressed openness to some Democratic demands, but the two sides have not reached an agreement.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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The massive machine will help to meet the high demand for high-voltage power cables required for renewable energy operations.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Modern kids’ smartwatches can even include HD voice and video calling, allowing parents, grandparents, or babysitters to check in when needed.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Confronted with the limits of telling stories alone, he is drawn toward a calling that requires more than words — setting in motion the events that lead to the creation of the humanitarian organization Convoy of Hope.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Call.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/call. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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