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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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
The message is that Riyadh isn’t concerned — yet — about the debate in Washington over the complete lifting of US sanctions.
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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.
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.
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Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
15 July 2025
One where healing, safety, and prosperity are not luxuries, but rights.
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.
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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.
Navigating diverse global markets is becoming more complex due to rising regulatory demands alongside ongoing instability, trade disputes and geopolitical conflict.
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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.
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Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
15 July 2025
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