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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Mendoza rose out of recruiting obscurity.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025 -
The sample size of the study was small, recruiting just 60 people, all in their 35th week of pregnancy.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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Wells was also known for organizing clean-up efforts at cemeteries in historically Black neighborhoods, including Lincoln Memorial Park in Brownsville.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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Duties include planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing the work of employees performing non-filer work activities.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Pulte grew up in Florida and attended a private high school before enrolling at Northwestern University.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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Recent enrollment challenges Elon saw an 11% decrease in its new student enrollment this fall, and the number of new undergraduates enrolling at the school has been dropping since 2023.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Calling (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calling%20%28up%29. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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