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as in shouted
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 dialed
to make a telephone call to
use this cell phone to call me if there's an emergency
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as in visited
to make a brief visit
the hospital posts the hours during which friends and relatives may call
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as in cancelled
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 considered
to think of in a particular way
I wouldn't quite call that cheating, but it's not entirely ethical either
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as in summoned
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 estimated
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 asked
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 dubbed
to give a name to
we've decided to call the kitten "Molly"
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as in ordered
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority
the union president is refusing to call a strike
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as in predicted
to tell of or describe beforehand
somehow the political pundit called the race results within a mere percentage point
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Recent Examples of called
For the high-energy number, which at times resembled a block party and at other times a protest, Carpenter called on a number of drag stars.
—
Mikelle Street, Them., 8 Sep. 2025
Turkey’s best men’s marathoner in Rio was born in Kenya — once named Mike Kipruto Kigen, and now called Kaan Kigen Ozbilen — and two of their three athletes in the women’s marathon originated from Ethiopia.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Because our mulch is rubber, this seemed unusual, and out of caution, the guardian was called immediately.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Once again, Miller called Dudek and excoriated him.
—Eli Hager, ProPublica, 8 Sep. 2025
Another clever variation that emerged in the 19th century was the butter bell (sometimes called a butter crock).
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Tentatively called HoneyBee Sage Express, the new restaurant is housed in the former Sweetly Baked space.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The company specializes in endpoint protection through its AI-native platform called Falcon.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
The first lady called for preventive measures to be taken to help identify possible school shooters in the future.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2025
Mikelle Street, Them., 8 Sep. 2025
Turkey’s best men’s marathoner in Rio was born in Kenya — once named Mike Kipruto Kigen, and now called Kaan Kigen Ozbilen — and two of their three athletes in the women’s marathon originated from Ethiopia.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Because our mulch is rubber, this seemed unusual, and out of caution, the guardian was called immediately.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Once again, Miller called Dudek and excoriated him.
—Eli Hager, ProPublica, 8 Sep. 2025
Another clever variation that emerged in the 19th century was the butter bell (sometimes called a butter crock).
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Tentatively called HoneyBee Sage Express, the new restaurant is housed in the former Sweetly Baked space.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The company specializes in endpoint protection through its AI-native platform called Falcon.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
The first lady called for preventive measures to be taken to help identify possible school shooters in the future.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for called
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Kennedy often shouted at the senators, who shouted at him.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Whether shouted from Speakers’ Corner in Hyde Park or written on X, inciting violence can be criminal in the United Kingdom.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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Specs and Inner Things Since the S25 FE is meant to be an affordable device, Samsung dialed back the specs from the flagship S25 line.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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The possibilities are still growing, which is why Carrafiell says he's dialed into the data like never before.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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Harry also visited his grandmother's resting place in 2023.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Fant, 27, -- who has 300 receptions, 15 TDs and 83 starts in seven seasons -- visited Miami and instantly would have become the team’s best in-his-prime tight end and wouldn’t have left the Dolphins reliant on Waller.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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The couple considered renting out the storefront portion of the building while simultaneously toying with the idea of opening a business of their own.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Seattle coach Mike Macdonald considered going for it on fourth-and-1 from the 19-yard line but instead opted for a field goal.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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When Harry confessed that the newlyweds’ romance was inspiring to him in his own dating life, Kate reportedly cried.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
7 Sep. 2025
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After Vekić broke her serve at 4–4, Gauff sat in her chair during the changeover and cried.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
31 Aug. 2025
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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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Louie is summoned to the apartment of Joe Black, a higher-up gangster played by John Malkovich with a manner so quizzical yet threatening that his voice just about quivers with unexpressed rage.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Permian Basin — the country’s largest oil field, which straddles the Texas-New Mexico border — was estimated by a 2024 study to emit the second-most methane of any oil field in the world.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
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Analysts had estimated revenue to come in at $497 million.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Jones had no comment when asked about his exchange with Tranquill, instead focusing on the bigger picture.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Before receiving his sentence, Johnson asked the judge to view his actions from the perspective of a father.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Called.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/called. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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