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
Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 12 Mar. 2026
The Dow Jones consensus calls for 215,000 claims.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
In pushing for stricter oversight, the bill calls for parents to notify local school officials in person when their child is being withdrawn from public school, provide filings every year, and show testing progress by 2028-29.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Though the band itself hails from London, the song title calls to mind a couple comparisons for its music.
—Samuel Hyland, Pitchfork, 11 Mar. 2026
An 8–6 upset of the United States, fueled by 4⅔ scoreless innings from a pitcher who calls Colorado his current MLB home, is the kind of outcome that makes people look up the rules.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Welch’s office has repeatedly declined to comment on the situation, and calls to Benton have gone to a voicemail that does not allow for messages to be left.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Yes, this set runs on the toastier side, but the transition from winter to spring is unpredictable and still calls for occasional bundling.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
But the ad’s narrator calls it theft.
—Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
Arkansas Online, 11 Mar. 2026
The Dallas Cowboys are receiving calls inquiring about veteran defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa and his potential availability on the trade market, according to multiple sources.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
The Big East acknowledged after the game the officials blew the calls.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Daniil, renamed Samuel by his adoptive parents, stays connected to his brothers through Facetime calls, letters and Christmas gifts.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
When calls went to a wrong number or voicemail, Krishnamoorthi swore at staffers and demanded new phone numbers, one former campaign staffer said.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
East Laurens girls basketball coach Danielle Lowther says she’s gotten more than 100 phone calls and text messages since her team’s state semifinal victory Saturday.
—Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
The simplest solution to those telephone calls is to explain your and your other friends’ habit of conversing only by text, and to say that such has become your policy.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
These calls come from witnesses or people involved in an incident, said Lauren Montague, a spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Office.
—Rose Evans
updated March 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
The Dow Jones consensus calls for 215,000 claims.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
In pushing for stricter oversight, the bill calls for parents to notify local school officials in person when their child is being withdrawn from public school, provide filings every year, and show testing progress by 2028-29.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Though the band itself hails from London, the song title calls to mind a couple comparisons for its music.
—Samuel Hyland, Pitchfork, 11 Mar. 2026
An 8–6 upset of the United States, fueled by 4⅔ scoreless innings from a pitcher who calls Colorado his current MLB home, is the kind of outcome that makes people look up the rules.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Welch’s office has repeatedly declined to comment on the situation, and calls to Benton have gone to a voicemail that does not allow for messages to be left.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Yes, this set runs on the toastier side, but the transition from winter to spring is unpredictable and still calls for occasional bundling.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
But the ad’s narrator calls it theft.
—Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
At February's ruling party congress, Kim left the door open to dialogue with the United States, reiterating Pyongyang's earlier calls that Washington drop its demands for the North's denuclearization as a precondition for reviving talks.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Mar. 2026
The Dallas Cowboys are receiving calls inquiring about veteran defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa and his potential availability on the trade market, according to multiple sources.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
The Big East acknowledged after the game the officials blew the calls.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Daniil, renamed Samuel by his adoptive parents, stays connected to his brothers through Facetime calls, letters and Christmas gifts.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
When calls went to a wrong number or voicemail, Krishnamoorthi swore at staffers and demanded new phone numbers, one former campaign staffer said.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
East Laurens girls basketball coach Danielle Lowther says she’s gotten more than 100 phone calls and text messages since her team’s state semifinal victory Saturday.
—Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
The simplest solution to those telephone calls is to explain your and your other friends’ habit of conversing only by text, and to say that such has become your policy.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
These calls come from witnesses or people involved in an incident, said Lauren Montague, a spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Office.
—Rose Evans
updated March 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calls
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Koy shouts, his excitement echoing in the stadium.—
Deputy Entertainment,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Mars in your expressive 5th house shouts to reactive Uranus in your 8th House of Inheritances.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
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Chef Alejandro Crespo has created a menu that dials up traditional tapas.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Trump administration dials back vaccine recommendations Public health experts recommend that everyone 6 months and older get an annual influenza vaccine.—
Mike Stobbe,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog visits the site of an Iranian strike in Beit Shemesh, Israel, March 2, 2026.—
Dan Mangan,Eamon Javers,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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And the story starts taking off when Crowe’s character William visits the San Diego Sports Arena, which now goes by Pechanga Arena San Diego.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
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Advertisement When Eun-jae disappears before the transplant, Seong-sin sends his men to kill her, but cancels the order at the last second.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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Sullivan considers the importance of protest music to facilitate camaraderie, build morale, and change minds.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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That quest starts in earnest this week, as Denver considers whether to push to retain any of its impending free agents and then hits the legal tampering period with all free agents beginning Monday.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
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Though both of them tear up, neither of them openly cries.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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Néfissa cries loudly and with anguish about her son, but refuses to acknowledge his truth.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
13 Feb. 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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If a similar result happens from the work requirements, that would mean 236,000 to 347,000 expansion adults losing coverage by 2034 based on how large the Congressional Budget Office estimates the population will be that year, estimates Hoosier Action.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
6 Mar. 2026
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The government estimates that it's collected some $166 billion from more than 330,000 businesses in tariffs that the Supreme Court has now found unconstitutional.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Calls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calls. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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