CALLS Synonyms: 405 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of call

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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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 cries

to utter one's distinctive animal sound the dog called whenever it flushed a quail

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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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calls

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noun

plural of call

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

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The Studio room features a large soaking tub in the bedroom for relaxation post-exploring, while the Superior Suite has its own living room, breakfast nook, and desk area for when the office calls. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026 The Philadelphia Union are putting a new spin on a familiar symbol of Chester and using it to give back to the city the team calls home. — Eva Andersen, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026 His supporters argue that calls to bar him from the ceremony are unfair. — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026 These types of refrains are often calls to honor those who were directly affected. — Jennifer Talarico, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026 Officials also pointed out the punitive action calls into question what could be done whenever any municipality opposes a future transportation project. — Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026 If someone unexpectedly calls about a refund or account problem, avoid giving them information. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026 Burkhardt pairs with old Colts rival Tom Brady, while Davis calls games alongside Greg Olsen. — Takashi Williams, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Brief yet compelling, these messages retain a sense of urgency that calls to us over the chasm of space/time. — Jim Greer, SPIN, 3 Sep. 2026

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South Korea shifted to a softer tone under current liberal President Lee Jae Myung, but North Korea has so far ignored Lee's calls to resume diplomacy. — Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026 Other lawmakers from early-primary states are fielding calls from 2028 contenders looking to appear with them. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026 Domestic altercations can quickly spin out of control, making them among the most dangerous types of calls. — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026 State the exact dates in out-of-office messages and on group calls. — Jason Richmond, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026 Under this principle, were both of these older calls incorrect? — Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 Burke County rescuers have made 92 search-and-rescue calls so far in 2026. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026 The Police Department has received more than 580 calls for service related to e-conveyance incidents since January, already surpassing the more than 540 calls received during all of 2025, Police Chief Adam Green told the council Tuesday. — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026 According to the later indictment, members of the group sent unauthorized account notifications to victims and followed up with fraudulent support calls. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

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O’Kane shouts when Tom Brokaw announces that one of the men suspected of plotting the attack has been detained.

— Jeff Goodell, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026
Fighters loyal to the Houthi authorities, shouts slogans during a rally to recruit more fighters, in Sanaa on September 10, 2026.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a three-day halt to attacks on Kyiv, starting Saturday night, as a US delegation visits Moscow ahead of traveling to the Ukrainian capital.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
The Ada County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that, in May 2026, a piano was indeed found in the same area Bobo visits each week.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of visits

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The Journal alleged that such behavior has become a pattern for Fetterman, who often cancels meetings.

— Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
Tennis has always been highly dependent on the weather; unlike in soccer or football, rain cancels or delays a match until the court is dry enough to be playable.

— Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of cancels

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See the Republican Party, which considers Islamophobia as one of its main characteristics.

— Ayman M. Mohyeldin, Vanity Fair, 11 Sep. 2026
The grievances extend to what Algeria cites as Emirati support for Khalifa Haftar in Libya (where Algeria backs the government in Tripoli) and Emirati involvement in the Sahel, both regions Algiers considers its own sphere.

— Tareq Alotaiba, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of considers

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King drops elephants through the air, erects wobbly Towers of Babel, lets characters run amok with depictions of her own pencils, and then summons a hand with a knife to clear a clean space on the page.

— Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
When the lawman asks for compensation for the fallen man’s widow, Cypher’s Frank Tanner summons a force to battle him.

— Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of summons

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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) estimates that 300,000 to 500,000 people died, most from the surge flooding coastal islands and tidal flats.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026
The company estimates its Florida operations across 73 facilities support 17,000 jobs, including 11,000 in the Orlando area.

— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026