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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
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DeSantis and fellow Republicans have touted the makeshift detention center — an agglomeration of tents, trailers and temporary buildings constructed in a matter of days — as an efficient and get-tough response to President Donald Trump’s call for mass deportations. Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025 After a phone call with the president of the European Commission, Trump reneged and agreed to go back to the July 9 deadline. Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 12 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
Noun
  • As a child, Khader often returned to Palestine for family visits.
    M. Z. Adnan, New Yorker, 20 July 2025
  • Rihanna's sultry suit look is just the latest in a string of bump-revealing ensembles, following a custom Chanel look for the Smurfs premiere in Brussels on June 28 and a white two-piece outfit during another visit to Giorgio Baldi last weekend.
    Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 20 July 2025
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  • One day later, a cache of unverified messages and photos purported to be sent by Horner was anonymously sent to prominent members of the F1 paddock and the international media.
    Luke Smith, New York Times, 11 July 2025
  • Lex outmaneuvers the titular hero for most of Superman, turning the public against him by uncovering the entirety of the sinister message from his Kryptonian parents and orchestrating a political conflict for personal gain.
    Jack Smart, People.com, 11 July 2025
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  • Communications officials for the UW System and the governor's office did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
    Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025
  • While the House has approved the request and the Senate is considering it, the administration might attempt a pocket rescission to cancel the funding even if congressional approval is not forthcoming.
    Doug Criscitello, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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  • From knowing your cancellation rights to riding it out safely, here’s what to know before, during, and after a hurricane potentially impacts your trip.
    Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025
  • Citizens will need to be aware of their rights when getting into an accident.
    Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 15 July 2025
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  • Until this can be verified, the City Council must not come close to making any final decision.
    U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
  • Lawyers for the defendants, including alleged ringleader Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, are weighing whether to appeal the decision to the full federal bench or the U.S. Supreme Court.
    Sacha Pfeiffer, NPR, 11 July 2025
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  • 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
  • Getting there requires entering a lottery for a permit from the Bureau of Land Management; demand is far greater than supply.
    Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 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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