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as in to dial
to make a telephone call to use this cell phone to call me if there's an emergency

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as in to consider
to think of in a particular way I wouldn't quite call that cheating, but it's not entirely ethical either

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as in to cry
to utter one's distinctive animal sound the dog called whenever it flushed a quail

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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 order
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority the union president is refusing to call a strike

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call

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noun

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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 right
an entitlement to something you have no call to insult people

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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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call (for)

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verb (2)

call (on or upon)

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verb (3)

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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call for

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phrase

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as in order
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority The bill calls for tighter regulation.

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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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of call
Verb
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
Then Moore received the call from Meche that afternoon in 2011 to announce his retirement and walk away from the remaining $12 million on his contract. Jayson Jenks, New York Times, 25 July 2025 Hogan was rushed to the hospital after medics responded to a call from his Clearwater, Florida, home about a cardiac arrest. Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for call
Recent Examples of Synonyms for call
Noun
  • Hearing the monkey’s cries— what of the child abandoned to the autumn wind?
    Rebecca Chace July 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
  • 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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  • The standard six-week postpartum visit is too late to identify emerging issues, let alone intervene.
    Ashley Austin, Time, 20 July 2025
  • During Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to the White House in May, Trump sought to highlight his efforts.
    Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 20 July 2025
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  • The message is that Riyadh isn’t concerned — yet — about the debate in Washington over the complete lifting of US sanctions.
    Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 23 July 2025
  • Long-term goals and short-term pressures were at odds, and some companies were looking at their internal sustainability goals as a box-checking measure rather than an opportunity to showcase a larger message to customers.
    Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • Challenge manufacturing did not respond to multiple requests for comment.
    Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 24 July 2025
  • Sauk County Sheriff Chip Meister did not respond to requests for comment.
    Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 24 July 2025
Noun
  • All retained their titles of prince and princess, but these titles will become personal and any future spouses or children will not have a right to them.
    Alex Apatoff, People.com, 15 July 2025
  • One where healing, safety, and prosperity are not luxuries, but rights.
    Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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  • Members of the Board of Zoning Appeals voted 7 to 2 to reject the resident's request to overturn an April decision by the city's Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department, or BSEED, which gave a green light to the redevelopment project at 9851 Hamilton.
    JC Reindl, Freep.com, 23 July 2025
  • The Kansas City Royals aren't far out of playoff contention, but with a congested race in the American League, some teams will have to make tough decisions very soon.
    Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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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  • According to his bio, Dufrene previously worked at a chemical plant but found his true calling as an airboat captain.
    Maddie Garfinkle, People.com, 18 July 2025
  • But spalding has another calling as well these days.
    Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025

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“Call.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/call. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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