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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The Charlotte office will be a talent hub and focus on recruiting employees to the firm, the release said.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2026 -
Given Cignetti’s blueprint to a national championship, recruiting 18-year-olds is mostly a thing of the past.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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Gergely Karácsony, mayor of Budapest, Hungary, was charged with organizing an unlawful assembly despite a prohibition order for his role in organizing a gay pride event.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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The story recounted how, in 1936, Columbia University expelled a student named Robert Burke for organizing a rally outside of the university president’s mansion, in protest of the university’s close ties with Nazism.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Keep in mind, not all billing services are eligible for Experian Boost, and the tool isn't required to improve your score, so be sure to read the fine print before enrolling.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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At Chipotle, Niccol implemented a similar tuition policy as CEO in 2019, offering free college to all employees enrolling for business or tech degrees.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Calling (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calling%20%28up%29. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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