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 message
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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
Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Parry, who teaches Native American history at Utah State University, is calling for a responsible slowdown of the Stratos project.
—Mary Jane Gibson, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2026
Brent Lang, Variety, 16 May 2026
The scam that starts with a Google search of your name may end with a call to your elderly parent or a text to your adult child.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
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There’s a hot dog place a block from my apartment in Windsor Terrace called Dog Day Afternoon.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Parry, who teaches Native American history at Utah State University, is calling for a responsible slowdown of the Stratos project.
—Mary Jane Gibson, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2026
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Gray shook his head in mock frustration and gestured at his phone as the call went to Johansson’s voicemail.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 16 May 2026
The scam that starts with a Google search of your name may end with a call to your elderly parent or a text to your adult child.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
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The fans sang soccer chants and shouted players’ names.—
Warren Mayes,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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But both camps have shared stories of harassment from the other side, including removing campaign literature, shouting at volunteers, and online bullying.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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Allegiant’s plan includes ramping up service during peak travel periods, like in the summer or over spring break, and then dialing that back on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in lower-demand weeks, selling more seats to customers at times when the airline could have more pricing power, Anderson said.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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While most major tests are really about being dialed with those 150-200-yard shots, Aronimink is kind of the opposite.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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To fully experience the marketplace, shoppers should visit the food courts for global flavors, and the outdoor markets and produce room for a wide selection of Asian produce.—
Jen Crystal,
Midwest Living,
22 May 2026
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Levine asks to meet Epstein while visiting New York.—
Shirsho Dasgupta
May 22,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
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In November 2022, the show was canceled.—
Joyann Jeffrey,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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An air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in southwestern Idaho was canceled on Sunday, May 17, after two Navy jets collided midair and crashed during a demonstration, forcing four crew members to eject safely from the aircraft, authorities and base officials said.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Maybe more importantly, he was considered one of the most NFL-ready receivers in this class, which gives him a better chance to contribute early with a QB who expects precision and professionalism.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Bartholomew Street — in recent years considered the spine of an arts and innovation district — leads to the successful Parkville Market and Real Art Ways, the contemporary arts center now in the midst of a $24 million expansion.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The term refers to employees retreating to office restrooms—not just for bathroom use but to decompress, cry, scroll their phones, calm down or escape workplace pressure for a few minutes.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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So why did the fan favorite wake up crying on finale day and continue shedding tears in the dressing room right before the live show began?—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 May 2026
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The National Mediation Board summoned union leaders and MTA management to a meeting to resume bargaining Sunday evening and both sides picked up the talks Monday.—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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The court said in a statement that the investigation was widened to include Zapatero, who was summoned to answer a judge’s questions on June 2.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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Jasper Johns’s Figure 2, 1955, and Alley Oop, 1958, both sold below their estimates of $10 million and $6 million, respectively, as did Roy Lichtenstein’s Voodoo Lily, 1961, estimated at $6 million.—
Julie Brener Davich,
ARTnews.com,
19 May 2026
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Morgan Stanley analysts have estimated generative AI could reduce film and TV production costs by as much as 30 percent.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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“Call.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/call. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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