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as in lined up
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as in recruited
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for called (up)
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Director Nick Castle’s 1984 sci-fi adventure of a trailer park kid recruited to join an interstellar war against Xur and the ruthless Ko-Dan Armada is still a fantastic flick over 40 years after its original theatrical release.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
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Combs had been one of two portfolio managers recruited by Warren Buffett to help oversee the conglomerate’s equity holdings.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Dolphins not only brought in Alabama’s Ty Simpson and UM’s Carson Beck, but also summoned Penn State’s Drew Allar to team headquarters, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported this week.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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Musk was summoned after a search took place in February at the French premises of X as part of an investigation opened in January 2025 by the cybercrime unit of the Paris prosecutor’s office.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Those who registered but did not receive a slot in the first ticket drop or did not buy all 12 of their tickets will be enrolled in a lottery for a spot in the second ticket drop.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Damien linebacker Iona Uiagalelei has enrolled at Orange Lutheran, the junior confirmed.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Charter Review Committee has historically convened to seek resident input and give recommendations on which proposed amendments to the city’s charter — the document that governs the city — should be put in front of voters.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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In doing so, Aron undercut O’Leary, a fact that didn’t go unnoticed in Vegas or among the other members of Cinema United, which convened an emergency meeting after AMC gave its blessing to the pact.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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Lagomarsini, who wore gold earrings and has arm tattoos, got organized.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The previous record of 391 pairs was set in 2018 by a United Kingdom dance troop, said Ashley Johnson, senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Visit Newport Beach, who organized the effort.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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This grouped gambling with alcohol use disorder and other addictions.—
Alex Hogan,
STAT,
10 Apr. 2026
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For example, in the apparel section at NEX Norfolk, major athletic brands like Nike, Under Armour and Athleta are grouped together, united only by a sign overhead advertising a 20% off discount.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,Ryan Baker,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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No income tax is levied in eight states — Alaska, Florida, New Hampshire, Nevada, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Wyoming.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Last month, Shvydkoy told ARTnews that the Russian Pavilion will go on as planned despite any sanctions that might be levied ahead of the Biennale’s opening in May.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Called (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/called%20%28up%29. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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