CALLER Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

caller

noun

ˈkȯ-lər

Definition of caller

as in visitor

a person who visits another a number of callers have been by since they heard you weren't feeling well

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Recent Examples of caller The move to first-time defensive coordinator, first-time play caller, Mike Rutenberg, who last season was the Atlanta Falcons' defensive passing game coordinator, could be a step back for the Browns defense. — Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Sorry, the signal callers are dominating and could fill a full top-25 list and then some. — Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 The two men were the 911 callers, according to a police report obtained by USA TODAY. — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 Indeed, much of the co-responder work involves following up with people and getting to know frequent callers. — Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for caller

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Since it was designated the first national recreation area in 1964, hordes of visitors have cut Lake Mead’s glassy surface with jet skis and boats, carelessly dropping belongings that may now wash up on shore.

— Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park can only be accessed by a scenic gondola ride that whisks visitors up the mountain.

— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of visitor

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Liberian authorities described the arrangement as humanitarian and said the deportees will be treated as guests who can seek asylum or leave the country.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
However, as much as Hal’s gut points him in the right direction, Kerry proves to be a step ahead of her Lantern guests once more (and far more tactful, too).

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026

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