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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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2
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
The day of her death Milwaukee police would be called three more times before Zettel took her last breath.
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David Clarey, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Before dawn on July 18, 1858, Carrington was suddenly called home.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
The stomach produces a hormone called ghrelin (also known as the hunger hormone).
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 26 Oct. 2025
Air raid alerts were in place in Kyiv and surrounding districts for around an hour and a half before the air force called them off shortly after midnight on Sunday.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
Amnesty International and local advocacy organizations have called for independent investigations into the incidents.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
After the further distraction of a fraternity during his son’s sophomore year, Dad called Zinner home for a year — to the University of Miami.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Another study reported on the ice phase called ice VIIt, which appears deep in Earth's mantle or on watery exoplanets.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
The incident on Saturday morning began when Oakland police were called about person who had broken into a home on the 11000 block of Ettrick Street, in a hills neighborhood near the Oakland Zoo.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
David Clarey, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Before dawn on July 18, 1858, Carrington was suddenly called home.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
The stomach produces a hormone called ghrelin (also known as the hunger hormone).
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 26 Oct. 2025
Air raid alerts were in place in Kyiv and surrounding districts for around an hour and a half before the air force called them off shortly after midnight on Sunday.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
Amnesty International and local advocacy organizations have called for independent investigations into the incidents.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
After the further distraction of a fraternity during his son’s sophomore year, Dad called Zinner home for a year — to the University of Miami.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Another study reported on the ice phase called ice VIIt, which appears deep in Earth's mantle or on watery exoplanets.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
The incident on Saturday morning began when Oakland police were called about person who had broken into a home on the 11000 block of Ettrick Street, in a hills neighborhood near the Oakland Zoo.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for called
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At the end of the tune, the proud dad shouted out a sweet message to his daughter and thanked everyone for their participation.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The young actress playing Grande’s mini-me in the second Wicked film is Scarlett Spears, whom the pop star shouted out in a sweet post on Instagram after the casting reveal.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
23 Oct. 2025
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Riley dialed up a trick play next.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
19 Oct. 2025
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Unfortunately, the office was closed for the weekend, and another day passed before Mary Ann dialed a different number.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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About 28 million people visited national parks in October 2024.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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During his free agency ahead of the 2024 season, Ohtani visited Toronto as one of his finalists but ultimately chose to stay in Southern California and play for the Dodgers.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Both downtown Janesville and the city's south side are considered food deserts due to a lack of accessible grocery stores with affordable, fresh produce options.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The chance of precipitation is less than 20%, which is considered a slight chance.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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My children cried themselves to sleep.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Across the room, Owens’ family cried with emotion.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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The paranormal investigators claim to have been summoned by a priest named Father Cooke when two young women — Donna and Angie — wanted to perform an exorcism to get rid of the spirit of a dead 7-year-old girl named Annabelle Higgins, who had inhabited their doll.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The palace reportedly summoned broadcast media to the Royal Lodge on Thursday, hinting at an announcement.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Micheli estimated about 70 bills had some form of this language, about 3% of the almost 2,400 bills introduced.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Morgan Stanley analyst Brian Nowak estimated that the shift could translate to between $2 billion and $4 billion of annual recurring savings for the company by 2027.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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Breer was taking in questions from fans for his mailbag on Sports Illustrated when he was asked about the dysfunction with the Ravens.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Phillips also asked that their assets be divided up by the court as separate property, with no indication in the papers that the exes had a prenup in place.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Called.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/called. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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