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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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In some cases, the brash newcomers recruited to serve that purpose come with baggage.—
Julia Terruso,
Time,
23 Feb. 2026 -
While at Colorado State, Medved recruited Grove coming out of high school.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
23 Feb. 2026
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Joan Crawford was a dancer in a chorus line when she was summoned for a screen test and signed to a studio contract.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
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But Mack - who was selected 31st in the 2021 draft out of an East Amherst, New York high school – conceivably could be summoned to the big leagues fairly early in the season.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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More than 500,000 people were enrolled in DACA as of last year.—
Mathew Miranda
February 26,
Sacbee.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Juri also enrolled in preschool at a local YMCA with the help of her literacy coordinator, Davis said.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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It is believed the meeting has been convened in response to criticism of political statements made at the festival.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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On a backfield at Scottsdale Stadium, the San Francisco Giants front office staff has convened to watch batting practice during the first full squad workout of the Spring.—
Matt Lively,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Sponsors organized hair and makeup sessions in the Olympic villages, which went through an average of 365 kilograms of pasta and 10,000 eggs a day.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Oprah put me on to this patent leather travel jewelry case, which keeps all my precious gems organized, safe, and secure.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
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Under the current map, communities of color on Staten Islanders are grouped in a way that prevents their votes from translating into representation.—
Chris Alexander,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2026
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These versatile trees can stand alone as specimen trees or be grouped for windbreaks and screening.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
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In addition, the automotive sector will continue to face significant tariffs that were not levied under IEEPA.—
Arriana McLymore,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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For much of the year, tariffs levied on these countries ranged from 10% to 30%, helping to push prices skyward.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Called (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/called%20%28up%29. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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