CALLED UP Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

called (up)

verb

past tense of call (up)

as in lined up

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as in recruited

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Verb

Vacanza, in its quiet Amsterdam origins and American arrival, suggests that the world’s most transporting experiences can be carried lightly, worn close to the skin, and summoned at will.

— Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
The action is tenfold; there’s aerial warfare featuring lasers, sword fights that look straight out of Blade Runner, a blood-soaked and screaming Anya Taylor-Joy, and of course, an appearance from a massive sandworm, seemingly summoned by Chani.

— Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2026

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Later in 2002, Vallas recruited Johnson to join him in Philadelphia, where Vallas was hired as CEO of that city’s school district.

— Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
Alongside a brand partnership with Beyoncé, who penned a paean to Levi’s on her most recent album, the company has also recruited a Bollywood star and top European and British influencers — most of them female — to sport its looks.

— Rob Wile, NBC news, 9 July 2026

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The funding was announced during a virtual meeting on clean cooking in Africa convened by IEA and Kenya, where leaders reviewed progress made since the last summit and outlined priorities ahead of the next gathering later this year.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
Little of this was in discussion as the NATO leaders convened in Ankara.

— Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 9 July 2026

Definition of convened

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Roughly 151,300 residents were enrolled in an Access Health plan as of June 2026, compared to around 155,500 in June 2025, a net loss of about 4,200.

— Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
Earlier this month, Education Department officials said borrowers who are enrolled in auto pay will be eligible for a 1% rate reduction beginning July 1.

— Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of enrolled

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Since Calleja’s near-fatal fall, over $42,000 ($61,000 AUD) has been donated to a fundraiser organized by his football club to help cover medical expenses.

— Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
The annual memorial, organized by Castile’s mother, Valerie Castile, took place Monday night at the Philando Castile Peace Garden, located outside the north entrance to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.

— Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026

Definition of organized

Verb

Fish and other tiny critters get grouped together in the remaining shallow puddles.

— Alex Harris July 8, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026
Council members approved the compensation agreement and authorized project expenditures as part of the June 30 consent agenda, meaning the actions were considered routine and grouped alongside other items for approval with minimal discussion.

— Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026

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