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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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2
as in to seek
to make a request for
called for someone to help with planning the club's party
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call for
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as in require
to have as a requirement
This calls for a toast!
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3
as in request
to give a request or demand for
The position calls for someone with a master's degree.
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for call (for)
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Hudson, who plays an active role in his media and brand affairs, reportedly demanded significant creative control, including an executive producer credit.—
Cecil Merkerson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025 -
Either the board takes action, or shareholders should demand leaders who will take action.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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In October, the agency opened a probe involving 2.5 million Teslas, seeking to determine if the company's technology can adequately perform in low-visibility conditions, like fog and rain.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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None of the four Walworth County judges returned calls or emails seeking comment.—
John Diedrich,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The app allows agents to quickly request help with: Home Showings Transaction Demands Open Houses Whether an agent is double-booked, out of town, or simply wants more freedom in their schedule, ShowingTeam connects them with vetted, available agents to step in — all within a seamless interface.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Customers can use in-room iPads to request different sizes or styles, eliminating the need to flag down an associate during the try-on process.—
Brin Snelling,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Duggan went on to highlight even more of Sheffield’s previous moves, such as sponsoring an ordinance that requires housing developers seeking city aid to put aside 20% as affordable housing units.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Reuters has previously reported the IPC's struggle to get access to data required to assess the crisis.—
Dawoud Abu Alkas,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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Crewed trips with humans would then follow most likely in the early 2030s, Musk has claimed.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Ukrainian officials claim the Flamingo may outperform the U.S. Tomahawk cruise missile, both in firepower and production costs.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Call (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/call%20%28for%29. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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