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 demand
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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
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
These are all fascinating mixed emotions to play, and Driver does a capable job of layering them on her face whenever she’s called to.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 22 Mar. 2026
Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Brown advised releasing ladybugs for the cliff swallows to feast on, and using speakers to broadcast the birds’ mating call.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
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Your 9th House of Jaunts wakes as the high-flying Sun embraces dreamy Neptune, calling you to learn, explore, and widen your outlook.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
These are all fascinating mixed emotions to play, and Driver does a capable job of layering them on her face whenever she’s called to.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 22 Mar. 2026
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Chicago Inspired by possibilities Liam Stanton’s call to reinvent the Loop left me feeling very inspired about the possibilities for a better downtown.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Brown advised releasing ladybugs for the cliff swallows to feast on, and using speakers to broadcast the birds’ mating call.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
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The episode ends as John walks out among Carolyn’s cries.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2026
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Cara could hear the dead, including the cries of her infant son calling her to visit the bay’s shores every night.—
Omari Weekes,
The New York Review of Books,
19 Mar. 2026
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Like Johnson, New York Democrat Dan Goldman was able to make unannounced visits to the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn and the detention space at 26 Federal Plaza.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2026
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House Bill 178 would allow the Maryland Department of Health to establish grants to build a specialized sickle cell clinic — on the Eastern Shore — using the same hub-and-spoke model to connect patients with expert care through in-person visits and telehealth.—
Teanika D. Hoffman,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Mar. 2026
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In a message Monday on X, Sánchez said that so far there were no signs indicating that the plane was attacked by rebel groups that operate near Puerto Leguizamo.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Mar. 2026
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Veintemilla’s attorney, Tama Beth Kudman, sought to show that the videos were advertisements and the messages highlighted by prosecutors lacked context.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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Restaurant officials did not respond to a request for comment Tuesday.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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Audit requests do not require a vote of the full legislative chambers to proceed, so Tuesday’s committee vote authorized the state auditor to proceed with the inquiry.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Sign up here to receive an email right as the chat is about to start.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Once satisfied with the order, tap Done at the top right to save changes.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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The decisions are largely coming amid record-breaking heat and a winter that had very low snow levels in both the Rocky Mountains and the Front Range.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Competing for a major Army contract The X3’s unveiling comes ahead of an important procurement decision.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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This massively increases accuracy, but does come at the cost of more compute demand.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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But this year, demand is already surging.—
Jamie Leary,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Food and drink Dining at The Cape is one of its biggest calling cards, thanks in part to Manta, the hotel’s signature restaurant from Enrique Olvera.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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Like Obscured, Watermelon Pictures was also founded with a central calling.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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