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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Dave Dombrowski summoned his assistants, scouts and analysts — everyone and anyone — for daytime meetings followed by a ritual watching of whatever the latest thing is that ails this team.

— Matt Gelb, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Italy called for Spain’s suspension from the Schengen open-borders zone within a day of the crossing, and Spain summoned Italy's ambassador in response, a sharp diplomatic exchange between two G7 economies.

— Frank Ahrens, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of summoned

Verb

Bishop recalled being doubted as a quarterback and recruited to play another position.

— Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 30 July 2026
The smugglers sometimes recruited their clients into the network to pay off their costs, prosecutors said, or persuaded them to make testimonial videos for prospective border crossers.

— Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Definition of recruited

Verb

So on Thursday, a small group of a little more than two dozen environmental justice advocates convened in Oakland to march to Wicks’ district office and present her staff with a letter asking the lawmaker to back Senate Bill 954.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
Thursday's hearing had a few awkward moments that were perhaps fitting for a federal court that has never before convened in history.

— Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Definition of convened

Verb

Although individuals seeking access must be enrolled in Part D, the Bridge program operates completely outside Part D ‘s payment and insurance structure.

— Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The student-athlete in question is John Meredith III, a five-star recruit who is now enrolled at the University of Texas.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026

Definition of enrolled

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Rooms Rooms are compact (standard doubles start at 236 square feet) but thoughtfully organized, with high ceilings and warm wood details.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Her highly functional closet, resembling a personal boutique, showcases vintage bags and is organized for efficiency, essential for the demanding Hamptons season.

— Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of organized

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Both lawsuits argue that the government didn’t adequately establish its case against each specific economy or spell how the tariffs will eliminate the specified practice they are being levied for, as required by Section 301.

— Mae Anderson, Fortune, 27 July 2026
Both lawsuits argue that the government didn’t adequately establish its case against each specific economy or spell out how the tariffs will eliminate the specified practice they are being levied to address, as required by Section 301.

— Mae Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of levied

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There was an unprecedented growth in Banijay’s live event business, which is grouped with Banijay Entertainment, where revenues soar almost 50% thanks to both the Winter Olympic Games and FIFA World Cup.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 29 July 2026
Based on whether these proteins are present, metastatic breast cancer is generally grouped into a few main categories, such as hormone receptor–positive, HER2-positive, or triple-negative.

— Nicole Pajer, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026

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