1
as in demanding
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
with an eye to the expected rush, the manager called for additional waiters
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2
as in seeking
to make a request for
called for someone to help with planning the club's party
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calling for
2 of 2phrase
1
as in ordering
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority
The bill calls for tighter regulation.
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2
as in requiring
to have as a requirement
This calls for a toast!
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3
as in requesting
to give a request or demand for
The position calls for someone with a master's degree.
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calling (for)
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The show's return comes after fans were demanding new episodes following the conclusion of Season 1.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025 -
Both levels are far above EU rules demanding that individual members’ deficits should not exceed 3% of GDP, while their public debt should not surpass 60% of economic output.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Shut out of control of the White House and both chambers of Congress, Democrats are seeking to rebuild their brand with the American electorate following a poor performance during the 2024 presidential election.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Once magnets for buyers seeking sunshine – and often looser Covid restrictions – demand has started to cool off in these states.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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More than 6,800 people had signed a petition requesting that the faculty prevent Kirk from speaking at a similar event at Utah State University.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Regardless, the violation prompted officials in Vilnius, the capital, to write to NATO requesting assistance in defending against Russian aircraft.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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The judge granted a preliminary injunction requiring the Federal Reserve to allow Cook to continue serving on its board of governors for now.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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But running an unexpected special election tests the strength of these traditions, requiring election officials to recruit creatively – and fast – because the arrangements aren’t already accounted for in existing contracts.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Calling (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calling%20%28for%29. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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