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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And by recruiting free agents — from longtime competitor Skylar Diggins to longtime friend Azurá Stevens — Vandersloot helped to shape the next iteration of the team’s identity.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
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In addition to the US chipmaker’s expertise, Musk has been recruiting people with knowledge of many different facets of chip plant operations, from chip design to power management, construction and procurement.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Crafting, puzzles, cleaning out your closet, organizing your pantry, or reading a book all fall into this category.—
Lesly Gregory,
AJC.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Some residents are organizing and threatening lawsuits to stop the plan.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
22 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 25 Apr. 2026.
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