1
as in lining up
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as in recruiting
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calling (up)
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On the 536th Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams speak with Brad D’Arco, a prep school admissions consultant, about the cutthroat world of athletics recruiting at prep schools.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
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Just being in the tournament will bring plenty of eyes and attention to TCU that could help with recruiting.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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Some have begun organizing a protest in downtown Newton this weekend.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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Continuum Suite is not that, but instead a system for organizing and coordinating many aspects of a production.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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Newsom has cut dental benefits, added a $30 monthly premium and barred any more adults from enrolling.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Lincoln campus remained significantly smaller than the academy’s Roseville campus, enrolling about 270 students in recent years compared with 426 students at the Roseville campus this year.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Calling (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calling%20%28up%29. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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