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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3
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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9
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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11
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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1
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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2
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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4
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
Simmone Shah, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
Qualcomm calls the new chips AI200 and AI250, and they’re intended for generative AI inference in data centers.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
Instead, wait until a particular book calls to you.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
But really, all nine of Rice’s catches in the game are worth spotlighting, not just that one touchdown, because all nine came on what Next Gen Stats calls open targets — meaning Rice generated at least three yards of separation on all nine of them.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
The chilly weather calls for cozy clothes, but my beat-up sweats are far from cute these days.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
The lawsuit also calls for the companies to pay civil penalties to the state in the amount of $10,000 per violation.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
The forecast calls for up to 30 inches of rain and between 9 and 13 feet of storm surge on Tuesday.
—Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
As someone who grew up in a Colorado mountain town—and still calls one home—I’ve spent a lifetime getting to know my home state, often visiting friends, attending festivals, or skiing in neighboring mountain communities.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
There have been plenty of calls for Cleveland to fire him following the 2025 season.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
All calls are toll-free and confidential.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Lauro, himself a former federal prosecutor, previously represented former NBA official Tim Donaghy, who was charged with betting on league games and accepting bribes to influence his calls.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Can rural internet support remote work and video calls?
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Trosch denied a motion filed by the defense asking the trial be continued to give the attorneys more time to review thousands of jail phone calls made by Connor.
—Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
Bethune visited the home of Malik Mustapha after practice to watch film and then texted him about play calls and route concepts.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
Reality Defender’s researchers used publicly available footage of notable individuals, including CEOs and entertainers, from earnings calls and media interviews.
—Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
The report calls on leaders to focus on green solutions that can also improve health outcomes, and warns that political backsliding on climate commitments will only cause more harm.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
Qualcomm calls the new chips AI200 and AI250, and they’re intended for generative AI inference in data centers.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
Instead, wait until a particular book calls to you.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
But really, all nine of Rice’s catches in the game are worth spotlighting, not just that one touchdown, because all nine came on what Next Gen Stats calls open targets — meaning Rice generated at least three yards of separation on all nine of them.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
The chilly weather calls for cozy clothes, but my beat-up sweats are far from cute these days.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
The lawsuit also calls for the companies to pay civil penalties to the state in the amount of $10,000 per violation.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
The forecast calls for up to 30 inches of rain and between 9 and 13 feet of storm surge on Tuesday.
—Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
As someone who grew up in a Colorado mountain town—and still calls one home—I’ve spent a lifetime getting to know my home state, often visiting friends, attending festivals, or skiing in neighboring mountain communities.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
This, plus the ongoing calls among family members, maintains a powerful sense of human connection and love.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
There have been plenty of calls for Cleveland to fire him following the 2025 season.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
All calls are toll-free and confidential.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Lauro, himself a former federal prosecutor, previously represented former NBA official Tim Donaghy, who was charged with betting on league games and accepting bribes to influence his calls.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Can rural internet support remote work and video calls?
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Trosch denied a motion filed by the defense asking the trial be continued to give the attorneys more time to review thousands of jail phone calls made by Connor.
—Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
Bethune visited the home of Malik Mustapha after practice to watch film and then texted him about play calls and route concepts.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
Reality Defender’s researchers used publicly available footage of notable individuals, including CEOs and entertainers, from earnings calls and media interviews.
—Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calls
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Nothing about WristbandGuy shouts at all.—
Daniel Kolitz,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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The mother shouts her daughter’s name.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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The show then dials back to February 22, 2019, another notorious day in the Murdaugh family dynasty.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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This CoComelon Halloween playlist dials down on the creepy elements of the Halloween season.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
26 Sep. 2025
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Encouraged by her good friends, Gentry visits the Opry and, while seated in one of the vaunted venue's oak church pews, is suddenly transported to 1995.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Collins visits hospitals around the country providing consulting services aimed at efficiency improvements and digital health.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Oct. 2025
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After her family cancels holiday plans at the last minute, Nell decides to spend the week of Christmas having fun on her own!—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Miami cancels school, orders state of emergency About 10 minutes to the west, the community of Miami was also recovering from intense flooding.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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These differing border definitions mean Croatia lays claim to land on the eastern bank of the Danube — territory Serbia considers its own.—
Richard Collett,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Neurodivergent is an umbrella term that describes people whose way of processing information is different from what society considers normal, according to Nick Walker, a psychology professor at the California Institute of Integral Studies.—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
29 Oct. 2025
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The majority of the action, however, unfolds in a claustrophobic one-shot inside a tent, with our heroes quaking at the whoops and cries surrounding them.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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The viral recording also captured her emotions, screams and cries throughout the intense labor process.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Sometimes the end almost reframes and summons everything that was going on at the beginning.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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Thrown into crisis, King Gwanghae summons Heo Gyun based on clues left behind and questions him about Hong Gildong’s identity.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
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At resale, Kozlin estimates the collection could be worth around $3,000.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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In Deas’ case, the MIT Living Wage Calculator estimates that an adult living alone in Florence, South Carolina, would spend per year $10,184 for housing, $3,053 for medical expenses and $3,839 for food.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Calls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calls. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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