as in visitors
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 callers
Shanahan and Fangio are considered some of the best offensive and defensive play callers in the sport, and the matchup could decide who moves on to the divisional round.
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Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
If possible, silence unknown callers and block voicemail-to-email transcription for unfamiliar numbers, since many scams now start with urgent callback messages rather than links.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
How can the same man who helped save the lives of callers to a crisis helpline have then brutally ended many more lives?
—Rebecca Hannigan, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Trust is a necessity that should not be assumed about a quarterback who has experienced six NFL play callers in six years (and four collegiate ones before that).
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Initial calls had indicated a stove fire, but additional callers reported visible smoke and an occupant possibly still inside an apartment, so the fire was upgraded to a second alarm while units were on their way.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Those specialists listen to callers’ needs and provide them with referrals to health and social service providers near them that may be able to help.
—Matthew W. Kreuter, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Deion has switched play-callers at least three times in 34 games at the helm.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
An altercation apparently began inside the home before multiple callers reported a fight breaking out in the street, Sheriff's Deputy Carly Cappetto told USA TODAY.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2025
Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
If possible, silence unknown callers and block voicemail-to-email transcription for unfamiliar numbers, since many scams now start with urgent callback messages rather than links.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
How can the same man who helped save the lives of callers to a crisis helpline have then brutally ended many more lives?
—Rebecca Hannigan, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Trust is a necessity that should not be assumed about a quarterback who has experienced six NFL play callers in six years (and four collegiate ones before that).
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Initial calls had indicated a stove fire, but additional callers reported visible smoke and an occupant possibly still inside an apartment, so the fire was upgraded to a second alarm while units were on their way.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Those specialists listen to callers’ needs and provide them with referrals to health and social service providers near them that may be able to help.
—Matthew W. Kreuter, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Deion has switched play-callers at least three times in 34 games at the helm.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
An altercation apparently began inside the home before multiple callers reported a fight breaking out in the street, Sheriff's Deputy Carly Cappetto told USA TODAY.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for callers
Noun
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While some calas are accessible by car, others can only be reached by a short hike—that’s where visitors will find the real magic and privacy.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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After commissioner questions, Scharf defended the project, arguing that the White House needed a larger and more elegant space to hold visitors.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But if guests are arriving soon, closets are an ideal spot to hide clothes, toys, and just about any item that’s causing clutter.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
12 Jan. 2026
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Ebern Designs Folding Sofa Bed Never run out of extra seating or a place for guests to sleep with this folding sofa bed.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Callers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/callers. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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