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
Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
The problem About 15 million adults and children, or about 1 in 3 of our state’s residents, rely on Medi-Cal, which is what California calls its Medicaid program.
—Anita Chabria, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
As has been suggested for post-consumer apparel textile recycling, the report calls for footwear companies to design shoes for disassembly and material separation needed for recycling, without compromising durability or long-term performance.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Our recipe calls for blueberry preserves, but feel free to substitute cherry or strawberry.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
Despite its unnerving intimacy, which suggests either erotic pursuit or familiar proximity, the diminutive print calls to mind the photos of Saul Leiter, a figure surprisingly unmentioned in Ghirri’s essays despite his frequent fond allusions to American street photography.
—James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Alongside what Minsky’s calls Kansas City Style pizza, customers can enjoy all-day happy hour this week — $4 domestic drafts, $5 premium and craft drafts, $5 well drinks and $5 wine by the glass.
—Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
For example, the city has expanded a pilot program to direct some mental health calls away from police and send them instead to mental health specialists.
—Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 2 June 2026
This is the first ES built around what Lexus calls a multi-pathway architecture, meaning the same body structure, exterior design, and interior layout can support hybrid and battery-electric powertrains.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
After a night that featured 38 foul calls and a gritty Connecticut team determined to make a statement in Atlanta, the Dream clinched a 91-74 win over the Sun in a back-and-forth matchup that started rough but ended on a high note in their first Commissioner’s Cup game.
—Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 3 June 2026
That’s how Ciara found out that Amanda was spending so much time at West’s house while ignoring her calls.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 3 June 2026
Eastern National did not return multiple calls seeking comment.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Mental health advocates like Khalilah Collins have been pushing for years for the department to allow mental health professionals to lead the response to such calls.
—Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 2 June 2026
All calls are toll-free and confidential.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Could have challenged bad calls with ferocious intensity.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
The next, someone may be trying to scare you into paying a fake bill, sharing personal information or pressing a button that leads to even more calls.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Verb
Graduation is a huge milestone that calls for celebration and fanfare — and of course, gifts.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
The problem About 15 million adults and children, or about 1 in 3 of our state’s residents, rely on Medi-Cal, which is what California calls its Medicaid program.
—Anita Chabria, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
As has been suggested for post-consumer apparel textile recycling, the report calls for footwear companies to design shoes for disassembly and material separation needed for recycling, without compromising durability or long-term performance.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Our recipe calls for blueberry preserves, but feel free to substitute cherry or strawberry.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
Despite its unnerving intimacy, which suggests either erotic pursuit or familiar proximity, the diminutive print calls to mind the photos of Saul Leiter, a figure surprisingly unmentioned in Ghirri’s essays despite his frequent fond allusions to American street photography.
—James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Alongside what Minsky’s calls Kansas City Style pizza, customers can enjoy all-day happy hour this week — $4 domestic drafts, $5 premium and craft drafts, $5 well drinks and $5 wine by the glass.
—Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
For example, the city has expanded a pilot program to direct some mental health calls away from police and send them instead to mental health specialists.
—Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 2 June 2026
This is the first ES built around what Lexus calls a multi-pathway architecture, meaning the same body structure, exterior design, and interior layout can support hybrid and battery-electric powertrains.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Noun
That spike owes to a significant increase in visitors arriving by sea and the recovery in cruise ship calls, Ishigaki’s municipal government said.
—Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
After a night that featured 38 foul calls and a gritty Connecticut team determined to make a statement in Atlanta, the Dream clinched a 91-74 win over the Sun in a back-and-forth matchup that started rough but ended on a high note in their first Commissioner’s Cup game.
—Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 3 June 2026
That’s how Ciara found out that Amanda was spending so much time at West’s house while ignoring her calls.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 3 June 2026
Eastern National did not return multiple calls seeking comment.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Mental health advocates like Khalilah Collins have been pushing for years for the department to allow mental health professionals to lead the response to such calls.
—Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 2 June 2026
All calls are toll-free and confidential.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Could have challenged bad calls with ferocious intensity.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
The next, someone may be trying to scare you into paying a fake bill, sharing personal information or pressing a button that leads to even more calls.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calls
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So shouts an unnamed (and slightly out-of-focus) soldier just as the helicopters land in the central battle sequence in Francis Ford Coppola’s Apocalypse Now.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
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There have been sometimes somebody shouts in protests.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Subsequently, the series dials back to Vienna in 1781 (10 years before Mozart’s death).—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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The complementary conditioner dials up the moisture with shea butter, murumuru butter, and amino acids to smooth and strengthen—leaving hair soft, bouncy, and ready for styling.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
28 Apr. 2026
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San Diego is 32-26 and visits Philadelphia from Tuesday through Thursday before returning home to host the Mets on Friday.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, center right, visits the Evangelical Medical Center (CEM) in Bunia, Congo, Sunday, May 31, 2026.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
Verb
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While their devices come with a year of Google AI Pro, valued at $240, upgrading to the premium Gemini AI Ultra tier permanently cancels this bundled subscription.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Federal Judge Kathleen Williams of Miami District Court accordingly ordered the case dismissed with prejudice, while noting that the move cancels an upcoming deadline related to her efforts to scrutinize the matter.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
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Rehmeier, who’s already shot an unannounced third film with Gallner, considers his performance in the nearly unanimously praised Caroline to be reminiscent of Paul Newman or Steve McQueen.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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Ed Simon considers Allen Ginsberg on his 100th birthday.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Jennifer Brook cries her own tears for her husband.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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By the beginning of the second episode, Margo has dropped out of school and is the totally broke single mother to a colicky baby, Bodhi, who cries so committedly that two of Margo’s roommates move out.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2026
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Chief to its success is a powerhouse performance by Yana Radeva, who summons the spirit of Gena Rowlands in Gloria as a woman determined not to be defined by men.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
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Favreau’s work is clearly indebted to that lineage, and Grogu’s solo jaunt actually summons a bit of whimsy that was otherwise missing.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
19 May 2026
Verb
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The World Health Organization estimates that in the West Africa outbreak a decade ago, funeral practices may have contributed to 80% of cases in Sierra Leone and 60% of cases in Guinea.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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Massive changes to Medicaid, the government’s safety-net health program for low-income Americans, passed into law last year could result in 10 million more uninsured individuals over a decade, according to Congressional Budget Office estimates.—
Mike Stobbe,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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“Calls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calls. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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