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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10
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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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
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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
At the same time, the resolution calls for humane immigration policies that uphold justice and mercy, strongly rejecting nativism, discrimination and racial or ethnic hostility.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 10 June 2026
The street violence erupted despite politicians’ calls for calm.
—Peter Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The ordinance also calls for a rent stabilization and tenants program.
—Sooji Nam, CBS News, 10 June 2026
An annual membership for $399 includes her seven courses, plus monthly webinars and twice-monthly Q&A calls with Runkle.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Jessica Dodell-Feder, writing for Yahoo, notes that while there’s nothing wrong with a $10 candle, creating a whole-home luxury fragrance usually calls for spending a bit more.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
The move drew swift criticism from both sides of the aisle and calls for Trump to ditch his choice of Pulte or quickly find a permanent replacement for the role.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Graduation is a huge milestone that calls for celebration and fanfare — and of course, gifts.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Andy Jones, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Traders bought more than 24,000 puts in that fund, compared with under 15,000 calls.
—Oliver Renick, CNBC, 9 June 2026
But some members of both parties warn that Section 702 can sweep up data on Americans who are in contact with foreigners without a search warrant, prompting calls for for reforms to safeguard civil liberties.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 9 June 2026
On Monday evening, protesters burned down a bus as tensions rose in Belfast following the gruesome stabbing, despite earlier calls from authorities for calm.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Similar to Price, National Parents Union President Keri Rodrigues contended that stakeholders must heed parents' calls for their children to be tech-fluent students of tomorrow.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 9 June 2026
All calls are toll-free and confidential.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 9 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
Verb
Native landscaping calls for lower maintenance, thus reducing water use.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
At the same time, the resolution calls for humane immigration policies that uphold justice and mercy, strongly rejecting nativism, discrimination and racial or ethnic hostility.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 10 June 2026
The street violence erupted despite politicians’ calls for calm.
—Peter Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The ordinance also calls for a rent stabilization and tenants program.
—Sooji Nam, CBS News, 10 June 2026
An annual membership for $399 includes her seven courses, plus monthly webinars and twice-monthly Q&A calls with Runkle.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Jessica Dodell-Feder, writing for Yahoo, notes that while there’s nothing wrong with a $10 candle, creating a whole-home luxury fragrance usually calls for spending a bit more.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
The move drew swift criticism from both sides of the aisle and calls for Trump to ditch his choice of Pulte or quickly find a permanent replacement for the role.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Graduation is a huge milestone that calls for celebration and fanfare — and of course, gifts.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Noun
In between, check-in phone calls came from Probert, who would relay any messages from the first-team coaching staff, and under-21s and loan-player physiotherapist Tony Jones.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Traders bought more than 24,000 puts in that fund, compared with under 15,000 calls.
—Oliver Renick, CNBC, 9 June 2026
But some members of both parties warn that Section 702 can sweep up data on Americans who are in contact with foreigners without a search warrant, prompting calls for for reforms to safeguard civil liberties.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 9 June 2026
On Monday evening, protesters burned down a bus as tensions rose in Belfast following the gruesome stabbing, despite earlier calls from authorities for calm.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Similar to Price, National Parents Union President Keri Rodrigues contended that stakeholders must heed parents' calls for their children to be tech-fluent students of tomorrow.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 9 June 2026
All calls are toll-free and confidential.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 9 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calls
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Patchett shouts out fellow authors in the novel, including George Saunders, Paul Murray and Kiran Desai.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
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As promised, Ali shoots him, and as everyone panics and hits the floor, Ali shouts that Alamo Brown needs to come out.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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The keyboard and touchpad are areas where Dell dials back from the higher-end XPS 14 and 16.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
3 June 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
Verb
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Kim Jong Un, front right, visits a new facility to produce nuclear material at an undisclosed place in North Korea, on Wednesday.—
Stella Kim,
NBC news,
8 June 2026
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Pope visits at a delicate political moment Leo’s visit comes at a delicate time for Sánchez.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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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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Kelli cries over how solid the Mwangi unit is, praising Gerald as a father and husband and affirming that Shamea’s ass is real, while everyone else looks on, bewildered.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
8 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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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
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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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