Synonyms of calls
1
as in shouts
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
we could hear someone calling for help from the other side of the wall
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in dials
to make a telephone call to
use this cell phone to call me if there's an emergency
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in visits
to make a brief visit
the hospital posts the hours during which friends and relatives may call
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in cancels
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
the game was called on account of rain
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in considers
to think of in a particular way
I wouldn't quite call that cheating, but it's not entirely ethical either
Synonyms & Similar Words
6
7
as in summons
to bring together in assembly by or as if by command
called all the night workers in for a meeting
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
8
as in estimates
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
let's call that five feet for now, and we'll measure it out later
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
9
as in hails
to demand or request the presence or service of
rushed to call a tow truck operator when the car broke down
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
10
as in dubs
to give a name to
we've decided to call the kitten "Molly"
Synonyms & Similar Words
11
as in orders
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority
the union president is refusing to call a strike
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
12
as in predicts
to tell of or describe beforehand
somehow the political pundit called the race results within a mere percentage point
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in barks
a natural vocal sound made by an animal
a ranger who could immediately identify the call of every creature in the forest
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in visitations
a coming to see another briefly for social or business reasons
we paid a call on the new neighbors the day after they moved in
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in messages
a communication by telephone
give me a call as soon as you arrive, so I'll know you got there safely
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in requests
an act or instance of asking for information
put out a call for background information about the suspect
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in rights
an entitlement to something
you have no call to insult people
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
6
as in decisions
a position arrived at after consideration
I told you my preference for a cruise destination, but it's your call
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
7
as in demands
the state of being sought after especially for purchase
there's not much call for woodstoves in this part of the country
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of calls
Helen Regan, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Lindsey Hopkins — which everyone calls Lindsey — opened in 1941 as a school to train veterans returning from fighting in the second world war.
—Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
Celebrating 250 Years The anniversary calls certainly for somber commemoration, but the 250th also calls for mirth, says Joe Riley, a retired Marine Corps major who served 1990 to 2010, including deployment in Iraq.
—Chris Dovi, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
In the 43-part series, Monroe calls several churches and other places of worship pretending to be a mother in need of formula for her baby.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
The proposal calls for expanding the project’s scope to include 90 more acute care beds, bringing the hospital’s total to 136 beds.
—Chase Jordan
november 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2025
Kane calls it a compound, lightly, with a hint of sincerity.
—Keith Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2025
So each routine, each song calls for different moments.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
Still in its early stages, Montgomery Steppe’s proposal calls for free medical care, including prescription drugs, to be provided to people who lose Medi-Cal benefits or face ineligibility under new rules for Medicaid.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
Helen Regan, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
There have been growing calls from African governments and critics of Chinese mining operations, which dominate the sector, for improved safety standards.
—Elisha Iragi, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
This mostly came from a high-profile matchup against the Lakers in which Rui Hachimura defended Wemby well and Marcus Smart flopped his way into a couple of offensive foul calls against Wembanyama.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Cybersecurity researchers have intercepted vast quantities of private voice calls and text messages, including potentially sensitive communications of government and military officials, transmitted over completely unprotected satellite communication links.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The Steelers reportedly made calls to the Miami Dolphins about Jaylen Waddle and the New Orleans Saints about Rashid Shaheed, who was ultimately traded to the Seattle Seahawks, but deals failed to materialize with either team.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
There are growing calls for Congress to re-enter the sports betting arena, particularly due to concerns about the prevalence of college students betting on sports and the addictive qualities of gambling.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Sustainability leaders are getting on with it, less time on stage, more time in spreadsheets and supplier calls.
—Gus Bartholomew, Sourcing Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
Throughout the last week, the Cowboys have made calls around the league with a focus on those two position groups, according to multiple league sources.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
The announcement from Thailand also calls into question the already tentative release of 18 Cambodian prisoners of war, who were scheduled to be handed over under the terms of the declaration.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Lindsey Hopkins — which everyone calls Lindsey — opened in 1941 as a school to train veterans returning from fighting in the second world war.
—Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
Celebrating 250 Years The anniversary calls certainly for somber commemoration, but the 250th also calls for mirth, says Joe Riley, a retired Marine Corps major who served 1990 to 2010, including deployment in Iraq.
—Chris Dovi, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
In the 43-part series, Monroe calls several churches and other places of worship pretending to be a mother in need of formula for her baby.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
The proposal calls for expanding the project’s scope to include 90 more acute care beds, bringing the hospital’s total to 136 beds.
—Chase Jordan
november 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2025
Kane calls it a compound, lightly, with a hint of sincerity.
—Keith Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2025
So each routine, each song calls for different moments.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
Still in its early stages, Montgomery Steppe’s proposal calls for free medical care, including prescription drugs, to be provided to people who lose Medi-Cal benefits or face ineligibility under new rules for Medicaid.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
An initial ceasefire between the two Southeast Asian countries was agreed on July 28 after the US president held calls with the respective leaders.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
There have been growing calls from African governments and critics of Chinese mining operations, which dominate the sector, for improved safety standards.
—Elisha Iragi, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
This mostly came from a high-profile matchup against the Lakers in which Rui Hachimura defended Wemby well and Marcus Smart flopped his way into a couple of offensive foul calls against Wembanyama.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Cybersecurity researchers have intercepted vast quantities of private voice calls and text messages, including potentially sensitive communications of government and military officials, transmitted over completely unprotected satellite communication links.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The Steelers reportedly made calls to the Miami Dolphins about Jaylen Waddle and the New Orleans Saints about Rashid Shaheed, who was ultimately traded to the Seattle Seahawks, but deals failed to materialize with either team.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
There are growing calls for Congress to re-enter the sports betting arena, particularly due to concerns about the prevalence of college students betting on sports and the addictive qualities of gambling.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Sustainability leaders are getting on with it, less time on stage, more time in spreadsheets and supplier calls.
—Gus Bartholomew, Sourcing Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
Throughout the last week, the Cowboys have made calls around the league with a focus on those two position groups, according to multiple league sources.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calls
Verb
-
Robak shouts through a megaphone in a video recording of the moment.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
9 Nov. 2025
-
The person filming also shouts in terror as the video captures the scale of the disaster before news of the crash sent shock through the community.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Loomer keeps a panic button, which automatically dials 911, in the studio, and in every other room in the house.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
-
The show then dials back to February 22, 2019, another notorious day in the Murdaugh family dynasty.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
That will be put to the test in the Big 12 when Brigham Young visits Texas Tech.—
Jordan Mendoza,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
-
Ohio State visits Purdue next week.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
After her family cancels holiday plans at the last minute, Nell decides to spend the week of Christmas having fun on her own!—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
-
Miami cancels school, orders state of emergency About 10 minutes to the west, the community of Miami was also recovering from intense flooding.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Mayer resurfaces throughout Lasky’s Memory—regarding her photographs or poems or a pithy quotation—while Lasky considers the memories of her own life.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
-
The organization keeps the food banks in a rotation so distributions go out evenly, although the nonprofit also considers which pantries are most in need.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
For one, the choice to keep football out of the Canton mall development gets some pushback and publicity, including from a former Cleveland Browns player who cries on the news about it.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
27 Oct. 2025
-
The majority of the action, however, unfolds in a claustrophobic one-shot inside a tent, with our heroes quaking at the whoops and cries surrounding them.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Sometimes the end almost reframes and summons everything that was going on at the beginning.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
-
Thrown into crisis, King Gwanghae summons Heo Gyun based on clues left behind and questions him about Hong Gildong’s identity.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Finding solutions Glowiak Hilton’s office estimates about 90 public school districts in Illinois have mascots that portray Native Americans.—
Diana Lambdin Meyer,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
-
The African Development Bank estimates that lending to agriculture accounts for less than 5% of loan portfolios in many African countries, as farmers are often seen as high-risk borrowers.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Calls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calls. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share