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Richard Dunn, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
The newest environment for Tobias is Single-A Carolina, where the 6-foot right-hander has joined former Lake Central teammate Josh Adamczewski on the Mudcats and will likely remain for the rest of this season after a call-up July 4 in his first full professional season.
—Dave Melton, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
Sydney Wathuta, a Rapids 2 standout who played well in the club’s final Leagues Cup match against Cruz Azul, made his MLS debut as a late sub in his final call-up of the season from the MLS NEXT Pro team.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 17 Aug. 2025
But a call-up at right tackle feels all but inevitable.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 17 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The 6-foot-4, 210-pound Wagaman became the 21st Orange Coast product to play in the majors as a September call-up by the Angels in 2024.
—Richard Dunn, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
The newest environment for Tobias is Single-A Carolina, where the 6-foot right-hander has joined former Lake Central teammate Josh Adamczewski on the Mudcats and will likely remain for the rest of this season after a call-up July 4 in his first full professional season.
—Dave Melton, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
Sydney Wathuta, a Rapids 2 standout who played well in the club’s final Leagues Cup match against Cruz Azul, made his MLS debut as a late sub in his final call-up of the season from the MLS NEXT Pro team.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 17 Aug. 2025
But a call-up at right tackle feels all but inevitable.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for call (up)
Verb
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The set comes with seven pumpkins in a variety of shapes and sizes to line up across the mantel, and can easily stand alone or be added to a full display with garlands and candles.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Things line up well on both fronts.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Cassellius has since recruited new leaders over operations, human resources, communications and academics.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Iran deployed human-wave attacks and recruited child soldiers as human minesweepers.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Garcia was issued a criminal complaint summons along with several related motor vehicle summonses.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Denver Fire Department, which oversees conveyances in the city, warns that noncompliance will result in officials shutting down elevators and issuing summonses to appear in court.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
6 July 2025
Verb
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To qualify for a portion of the county arts funding, organizations must be active 501(c)3 entities, located and operating in Milwaukee County, organized for the primary purpose of producing or presenting the arts, and open to the general public, according to the county's application terms.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Best States to Work Index analyzes 27 policies across three categories — wages, worker protections and rights to organize — for all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In addition to Chinese funding, some American environmental charities even enlist former members of the Chinese government in senior leadership positions.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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And when its leader decides to enlist, things get even more dire.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The mass mobilizations for Palestine have been among the largest in history.—
Jack Sheehan
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images The dramatic bombing of a Venezuelan drug boat by the United States after the mobilization of millions of Venezuelan militiamen is the latest in a long saga of political acrimony.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Naturally, the orphans start being tormented by a demon, who was summoned after the girl’s parents prayed to whatever entity would bring their daughter back.—
Emily Palmer Heller,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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However, when Astrid breaks open a portal to the afterlife, Lydia is forced to summon the pinstriped menace who's never really left her mind to try and save her family.—
James Mercadante,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Students can enroll later in the semester for shorter-term classes.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
4 Sep. 2025
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Schools that enroll elementary or middle school students and high school students would be prohibited from using cellphones in class under Tisdel's bill.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Call (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/call%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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