CALLING (UP) Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

calling (up)

verb

Definition of calling (up)

present participle of call (up)

as in lining up

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as in recruiting

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For the fourth event, however, No Kings sought to get more than 9 million people into the streets, and then directly to the polls, by organizing an early voting event on October 17.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 3 Nov. 2026
The software assists operators in identifying objects that could represent mine threats and organizing the information needed to make operational decisions.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of organizing

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That represents a maximum of $50,000 as an incentive for small businesses to provide health insurance, which would help in recruiting new employees.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 5 Nov. 2026
Lee came into the race seeking a full term as Oakland mayor and highlighting her administration's work on reducing crime and recruiting more police officers.

— Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of recruiting

Verb

According to Bowles, some NAACP representatives discussed encouraging campus protests or advising families against enrolling their children at FIU.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
Identity restoration assistance is also available to eligible individuals for 24 months from their notification date, even without enrolling in monitoring services.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of enrolling

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