1
as in lining up
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2
as in recruiting
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calling (up)
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Among other Islamic groups, Schild labeled the Muslim Student Association and CAIR as dangerous organizations leading the Islamic infiltration and recruiting children to an extreme militant movement.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2026 -
Many of the gangs' voluntary workers went home during Covid; not enough locals had the necessary language and computer skills, and recruiting people into cybercrime isn't always easy.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Apr. 2026
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All three releases belong to a rapidly expanding category of interactive entertainment that’s defined less by compelling characters and storylines than the calming effect of creating and organizing a functional system.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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Nate Northup, a PVGC member and Master Gardener, said he was involved in organizing the Garden University educational piece of the event last year and decided to suggest extending it with speakers this year.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Research tells us that more students exercising their right to school choice will lead to more students enrolling and graduating from college.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Stanford University study was small — enrolling 30 veterans who received the drug in Mexico.—
Matthew Perrone,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Calling (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calling%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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