calling (up)

Definition of calling (up)next
present participle of call (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for calling (up)
Verb
  • Believe it or not, some people have made the mistake of throwing away old family photos for the sake of organizing only to wind up regretting it!
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
  • Players are responsible for organizing tables and groups; the Senior Center cannot arrange seating or table assignments.
    Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Some teachers received more than $4,000 in bonuses for recruiting students for trips.
    Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 23 June 2026
  • Phase 3 Study 304 data in men is expected in the second half of 2026, and Phase 3 Study 306 in women is actively recruiting.
    Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • The new limits — which take effect Wednesday for newly enrolling students and July 2029 for current students — will be $20,500 annually and $100,000 over a lifetime.
    Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
  • And, if your debt appears manageable without enrolling in a settlement program, a trustworthy company should tell you that too, rather than pushing you into a product that may not fit your needs.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 June 2026
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“Calling (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calling%20%28up%29. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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