1
as in demanding
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
with an eye to the expected rush, the manager called for additional waiters
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2
as in seeking
to make a request for
called for someone to help with planning the club's party
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calling for
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as in ordering
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority
The bill calls for tighter regulation.
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2
as in requiring
to have as a requirement
This calls for a toast!
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3
as in requesting
to give a request or demand for
The position calls for someone with a master's degree.
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calling (for)
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Meanwhile, the bloom of illicit pot grows on private land has been demanding California’s attention, a growing problem since voters legalized cannabis in 2016.—
Rachel Becker,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026 -
Soon after, the woman’s grandson, who owned a construction company, started to receive messages demanding millions for her release.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
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Choudri did not immediately respond to requests seeking comment.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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The book took on a life beyond its pages, in the hotels, cafes, spas, and beaches where legions of its readers set off seeking their own transformative journeys.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Thirty-six states have laws requesting or requiring voters to show some form of ID at the polls, according to a 2025 report from the National Conference of State Legislatures.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
16 Feb. 2026
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The measure aims to increase transparency and accountability, and comes after the Baltimore County Council passed a resolution last year requesting the authority to expand the inspector general's jurisdiction.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Despite her mandate, however, the bar for revision is exceptionally high, requiring two-thirds support in both chambers and a majority in a public referendum.—
Jeff Kingston,
Time,
15 Feb. 2026
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Tunnels are also not truly watertight, requiring drainage measures like sump pumps and creating maintenance and reliability issues, the group advised.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Calling (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calling%20%28for%29. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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