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 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 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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Recent Examples of call
Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Carnevale had objected to a separate San Diego Youth Services program called Our Safe Place, which provides mental health services and other support for LGBTQ+ youths.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Rajoub called for sanctions against Israel for the war in Gaza, the way Russia had been punished for the war in Ukraine.
—Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026
Groups calling for a new crackdown on immigration have gained attention in recent months with a series of protests.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
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Everyone associated with the program now calls him the best hitter in school history.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Carnevale had objected to a separate San Diego Youth Services program called Our Safe Place, which provides mental health services and other support for LGBTQ+ youths.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Rajoub called for sanctions against Israel for the war in Gaza, the way Russia had been punished for the war in Ukraine.
—Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026
Groups calling for a new crackdown on immigration have gained attention in recent months with a series of protests.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
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He was menaced in the English countryside last month by a man shouting at him from 50 yards away, according to British outlet The Telegraph.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2026
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The leads can be overwrought, shouting lines across the stage while the Gothic-style doorways, sharp directional lighting and ooh-ahh practical effects do their complicated dance.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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Though Ohtani had only given up one run in his previous three starts combined, his command hadn’t been fully dialed in the last two outings.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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In the weeks after the war in Iran started, EU member states began to show concerns about fuel shortages at their airports, with major global airlines having dialed down their service schedules to due the potential supply issues and escalating prices.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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Spend time walking around, snapping photos, or visiting the small interactive museum, ZOOOM, where a short 3D film flies viewers over the mountain range; admission is included in the ticket price.—
Lauren David,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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According to organizers, the 2027 run will visit approximately 50 cities across the United States and Canada from February through April, marking a decade since the touring drag production first launched.—
Holly Alvarado,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
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The international airport in General Santos was temporarily shut due to the earthquake, and 17 domestic flights were canceled, civil aviation officials said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The county civil grand jury concluded the school board canceled the contract based on a misrepresentation of the facts, failed to act in students’ best interest, disparaged the school community and took actions that were supposed to be handled by district staff.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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The Treasury Department will also consider using Iranian assets to support repairs for past damage, according to the source who confirmed earlier reporting from Reuters on Saturday.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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He's considered one of the planet’s most versatile watermen, with accolades that include eight-time stand-up paddle world champion, hydrofoil pioneer, and big-wave master.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Children with the virus may be fussy and sleepy throughout the day, and cry without tears.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Garner later showed how emotional the moment made her by posting a series of photos on Instagram of herself crying.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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Knights summoned to England for vengeance.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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As Heller reports, one professor was summoned to our Title VI office for wearing a Palestinian flag on her garment at an off-campus event.—
Jonathan Zimmerman,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
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It’s estimated that there may have been as many as 10 million elk in North America at the time of European settlement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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However, xGC estimates that even with Lionel Messi, their roster doesn’t quite contain the same threat as teams like France and Spain.—
Ethan Douglas,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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“Call.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/call. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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