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 request
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as in right
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as in decision
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as in demand
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as in order
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as in require
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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
Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Sep. 2025
If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Lillian Metzmeier, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
Such systems could analyze property images, assess voice patterns during verification calls, check document authenticity through image analysis and correlate all these inputs to build a comprehensive risk profile.
—Kunle Fadeyi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Why is September's full moon called the corn moon?
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Sep. 2025
If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2025
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The Shelby County Democractic Party has also posted a call to action on their website encouraging people to donate to the library to replace the books.
—Lillian Metzmeier, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
Such systems could analyze property images, assess voice patterns during verification calls, check document authenticity through image analysis and correlate all these inputs to build a comprehensive risk profile.
—Kunle Fadeyi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for call
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When two people pop a small confetti cannon into the air, Speed launches himself back with a cry, knocking over the set and barely missing the cake that has his face on it.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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If the cries to help the common fan were relatively silent then, what’s the truly new and pressing need for them today?—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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But each attempt was ruined by last-minute emergencies involving Karen, from hospital visits to flat tires to a broken grill.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Once there, Garcia grew increasingly concerned about suicide and death, often crying during psychological staff visits, according to his mental health assessments.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Recovering data and messages had been key to their investigation and it was initially suggested that large amounts had been deleted.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The messages contained information only someone close to Lauryn would have known, throwing twist into the mystery.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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However, Crenshaw did not respond to an interview request, nor did any member of the Intersectionality Training Institute or the Center for Intersectionality and Social Policy Studies.—
John Scott Lewinski,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The browser is central for those using Atlassian products, such as the Jira project management software, which shows existing support requests on the web.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Coalition for Good Government identifies itself as a nonpartisan group concerned with constitutional liberties and the individual rights of citizens.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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For example, cities can offer long-term leases or development rights near transportation hubs in exchange for upfront investment or ongoing revenue-sharing.—
Regina Clewlow,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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States that sell specialty plates can prohibit images such as the Confederate flag, the Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision.—
Angele Latham,
The Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025
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The move follows Washington's recent decision to expand its naval presence off Venezuela to counter Latin American drug cartels, though officials have not signaled any plans for a land incursion.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Apple’s marquee iPhones accounted for a majority of the sales, and demand for MacBook computers also surged.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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The commercial arm has helped the players union become one of the most in-demand player collectives in sports, with merchandise sales projected to lift 115% this year (year-over-year).—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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What started out of desperation quickly became a calling to build something lasting.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The spread became a calling card for West, referring potential investors to the flattering piece as proof of both his trustworthiness and track record.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Call.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/call. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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