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
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
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
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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
Noun
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for call
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While Bowie envisioned an Earth careening toward apocalypse in a flamboyant, theatrical cry, Drake’s five leaves are quieter, lonelier — more like the end of a season than the end of a world.—
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5 July 2025
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Women were about 14 percent more likely to wake up to whisper-level noises, such as a soft baby cry or low-volume alarm—but once sounds reached a more typical volume, men and women responded similarly.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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As recently as Netanyahu's last visit to Washington in April, the tone was markedly different.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
8 July 2025
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In Southern California, large warehouses must take steps to reduce the pollution caused by truck visits, either by switching to electric vehicles, installing chargers, or paying into a clean air fund.—
Rambo Talabong,
ArsTechnica,
8 July 2025
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement, which is leading the racketeering investigation, and the Office of Statewide Prosecution did not respond to messages seeking information on Zhang’s whereabouts.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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The district did not immediately respond to a reporter's phone or email message seeking confirmation of Villalobos' employment status.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
11 July 2025
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The White House did not respond to a request for comment on a list of questions related to this year’s developments.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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Second District Judge John Judge later denied requests to drop the order.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
11 July 2025
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Connecticut and 25 other states filed a lawsuit Monday to force the federal government to release $6.8 billion in education funds that states say the Donald J. Trump administration has no right to withhold.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
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All retained their titles of prince and princess, but these titles will become personal and any future spouses or children will not have a right to them.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
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
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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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The building’s history and neighborhood storytelling can help drive demand, despite boutique hotels growing in number.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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At Canyon Creek Forest, residents enjoy the space and comfort of a single-family home without the ongoing demands of exterior maintenance.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 July 2025
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Service offerings: Device setup, app installation, social media training, video calling instruction, and basic cybersecurity education.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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In the 1500s, theologian Martin Luther asserted that any legitimate work – not just work in ministry – could have sacred significance and social value, and could therefore be considered a calling.—
Valerie L. Myers,
The Conversation,
3 July 2025
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“Call.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/call. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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