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
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2
as in dials
to make a telephone call to
use this cell phone to call me if there's an emergency
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as in visits
to make a brief visit
the hospital posts the hours during which friends and relatives may call
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as in cancels
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
the game was called on account of rain
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as in considers
to think of in a particular way
I wouldn't quite call that cheating, but it's not entirely ethical either
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as in summons
to bring together in assembly by or as if by command
called all the night workers in for a meeting
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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
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as in hails
to demand or request the presence or service of
rushed to call a tow truck operator when the car broke down
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as in dubs
to give a name to
we've decided to call the kitten "Molly"
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as in orders
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority
the union president is refusing to call a strike
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as in predicts
to tell of or describe beforehand
somehow the political pundit called the race results within a mere percentage point
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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
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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
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as in messages
a communication by telephone
give me a call as soon as you arrive, so I'll know you got there safely
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as in requests
an act or instance of asking for information
put out a call for background information about the suspect
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as in rights
an entitlement to something
you have no call to insult people
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as in decisions
a position arrived at after consideration
I told you my preference for a cruise destination, but it's your call
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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
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Recent Examples of calls
Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
The 43 mm models, either done up in steel and platinum or full platinum (limited to just 75 pieces), combine all those aviation details on its signature chronograph with an automatic perpetual calendar, in what the brand calls the most advanced movement to ever be housed in a Navitimer.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2026
Fiddelke recently laid out a $6 billion turnaround plan that calls for new investments in stores, workers and technology.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Sharing something real when the moment calls for it.
—Big Think, 18 Mar. 2026
Multiple calls to the restaurant and Paris Banh Mi’s corporate office in California went unanswered.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
But Gilman calls that a slippery slope to bankruptcy.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
An Engineering Feat The Find N6 uses what Oppo calls its second-generation Titanium Flexion Hinge, which is made via 3D liquid printing.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
Instead, Harris argued that the moment calls for a deeper examination of power dynamics and labor structures inside elite restaurant kitchens.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 12 Mar. 2026
Michael Goldberg Mississippi Today, Arkansas Online, 25 Mar. 2026
Suspicious calls should also be reported to local law enforcement.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
The presentations at Apple's last developers conference focused more on incremental developments, including live translations for phone calls, which improve everyday life rather than the sweeping ambitions for AI that its rivals are marketing.
—Juby Babu, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The new force and Haiti’s ongoing gang crisis were discussed in two phone calls Monday by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to the State Department.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Everyone will have to wait on bated breath, similar to tennis and challenges of in/out calls.
—Juliette Arcodia, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
Total trade calls surpassed 100 on multiple days in February, according to PortWatch.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
All calls will be kept confidential.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
The Oakland Police Department has released portions of the 911 calls, home security footage and body camera footage from the incident in a 10-minute video.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
Regardless of who calls the plays, the Aggies' defense will differ from last season.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
The 43 mm models, either done up in steel and platinum or full platinum (limited to just 75 pieces), combine all those aviation details on its signature chronograph with an automatic perpetual calendar, in what the brand calls the most advanced movement to ever be housed in a Navitimer.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2026
Fiddelke recently laid out a $6 billion turnaround plan that calls for new investments in stores, workers and technology.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Sharing something real when the moment calls for it.
—Big Think, 18 Mar. 2026
Multiple calls to the restaurant and Paris Banh Mi’s corporate office in California went unanswered.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
But Gilman calls that a slippery slope to bankruptcy.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
An Engineering Feat The Find N6 uses what Oppo calls its second-generation Titanium Flexion Hinge, which is made via 3D liquid printing.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
Instead, Harris argued that the moment calls for a deeper examination of power dynamics and labor structures inside elite restaurant kitchens.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
This has prompted calls for research into mobile sports betting's growth and impact on young adults.
—Michael Goldberg Mississippi Today, Arkansas Online, 25 Mar. 2026
Suspicious calls should also be reported to local law enforcement.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
The presentations at Apple's last developers conference focused more on incremental developments, including live translations for phone calls, which improve everyday life rather than the sweeping ambitions for AI that its rivals are marketing.
—Juby Babu, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The new force and Haiti’s ongoing gang crisis were discussed in two phone calls Monday by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to the State Department.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Everyone will have to wait on bated breath, similar to tennis and challenges of in/out calls.
—Juliette Arcodia, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
Total trade calls surpassed 100 on multiple days in February, according to PortWatch.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
All calls will be kept confidential.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
The Oakland Police Department has released portions of the 911 calls, home security footage and body camera footage from the incident in a 10-minute video.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calls
Verb
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Wh-what if Donald shouts at me?—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2026
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Monday night, in a 5-4 vote that drew some murmurs and shouts from the crowd, the council did not move the request for the money out of committee.—
Louisa Moller,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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From there, the series dials back to 1988 to the tiny seaport town of Grimsby, several hours north of London.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Trojans are using the roughly two weeks in between the conference tournament loss and the beginning of the NCAA Tournament to rebuild their competitive drive before shifting into a mindset that dials in on the Tigers.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Trump frequently visits his Mar-a-Lago estate and was there as recently as Monday morning.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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No one ever visits Owens Lake; though you’re surrounded by concrete berms and metal piping, the setting is remote and still.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If an airline cancels a flight or a connection becomes impossible, passengers are typically entitled to rebook or request refunds, depending on the airline’s policies.—
Hana Al-Khodairi,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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If a friend cancels or a team changes venues, respond with alternate options rather than vague guilt.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Japan considers China a growing security threat and has pushed a military buildup on southwestern islands near the East China Sea.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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Other provisions would bolster court oversight of settlements, as well as strengthen the ability of state attorneys general to weigh in as a judge considers whether to sign off on an agreement.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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New phone footage leaked to TMZ appears to show Paul putting Mortensen in a choke hold and hurling metal chairs at him; a child cries.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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Many first-time parents worry about how others might react if a baby cries on a flight, but experienced travelers say those concerns are often unnecessary, Kay said.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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The four were not arrested but will be summonsed to court.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Alex arrives to find Lucy literally quaking in fear, especially when Stephen summons the two of them to come meet his latest prey, whose name is Tegan.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2026
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South Africa’s gambling industry regulator estimates that around two-thirds of adults engage in online bets, more than double 2017 levels.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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The International Energy Agency estimates that Gulf countries have cut oil production by 10 million barrels per day due to supply constraints since the outbreak of hostilities in Iran.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Calls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calls. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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