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
FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Phone calls from customers to the company’s Miramar headquarters went unanswered and about 35 of its distinctive bright yellow trucks sat unattended in the front and back parking lots.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The project calls for demolishing a 1949 single-family home and building a 2,500-square-foot contemporary building to be used as a Jewish ritual pool for women for spiritual purification.
—Lauren Costantino
february 11, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
One proposal calls for a trail that would go all the way north to Porter Beach.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
In addition, the proposal calls for eliminating the local car tax for couples earning less than $200,000 per year.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
With a warm, charming tone, Toruño calls herself a quiet and kind person.
—Yamlek Mojica, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
The average price target calls for about 6% upside from current levels, excluding the dividend.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Every few years, someone calls.
—Kevin Sherrington
feb. 10, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Top officials from three immigration government agencies are testifying before the House Committee on Homeland Security amid heightened calls for oversight of DHS and as lawmakers debate changes to the department ahead of a Friday funding deadline.
—Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
The show ended with calls for unity.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Lutnick is facing bipartisan calls for his resignation after revelations that came to light in the latest release of Epstein files.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Nearly 1 million emergency calls came from the Bronx last year — more than in Queens and equal to Manhattan’s total.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
This, along with the 911 calls, led to his arrest for allegedly obstructing police.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
There were calls to shun Japanese goods.
—Chan Ho-Him, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
The Moltbook effect — Traina tells me that Moltbook’s viral moment led to a surge in inbound calls from companies seeking Tools for Humanity’s services.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
Continue reading … JUDGE ON TRIAL — Supreme Court justice defends Grammys attendance as senator calls for investigation.
—FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Phone calls from customers to the company’s Miramar headquarters went unanswered and about 35 of its distinctive bright yellow trucks sat unattended in the front and back parking lots.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The project calls for demolishing a 1949 single-family home and building a 2,500-square-foot contemporary building to be used as a Jewish ritual pool for women for spiritual purification.
—Lauren Costantino
february 11, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
One proposal calls for a trail that would go all the way north to Porter Beach.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
In addition, the proposal calls for eliminating the local car tax for couples earning less than $200,000 per year.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
With a warm, charming tone, Toruño calls herself a quiet and kind person.
—Yamlek Mojica, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
The average price target calls for about 6% upside from current levels, excluding the dividend.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Every few years, someone calls.
—Kevin Sherrington
feb. 10, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
Users on Max can message each other, send money and make audio and video calls.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Top officials from three immigration government agencies are testifying before the House Committee on Homeland Security amid heightened calls for oversight of DHS and as lawmakers debate changes to the department ahead of a Friday funding deadline.
—Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
The show ended with calls for unity.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Lutnick is facing bipartisan calls for his resignation after revelations that came to light in the latest release of Epstein files.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Nearly 1 million emergency calls came from the Bronx last year — more than in Queens and equal to Manhattan’s total.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
This, along with the 911 calls, led to his arrest for allegedly obstructing police.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
There were calls to shun Japanese goods.
—Chan Ho-Him, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
The Moltbook effect — Traina tells me that Moltbook’s viral moment led to a surge in inbound calls from companies seeking Tools for Humanity’s services.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calls
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The album’s Bandcamp blurb shouts out Ghédalia Tarzatès, the late French composer who collaged his wails and lamentations in the endangered Ladino language to evoke pangs of existential angst.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
6 Feb. 2026
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Yet there has been no panic internally, nor shouts from players or hierarchy to abandon the plan.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 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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Bourne, who has a 22-year-old son who visits the area, said the tighter rules give him more peace of mind.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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In 2024, the port hosted fewer than 4,000 passengers from a half-dozen ships—a tiny fraction of the traffic that visits other Alaskan destinations such as Ketchikan.—
Fran Golden,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … PULLING THE PLUG – Amazon cancels 'Melania' movie screening at cinema after sign backfires.—
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FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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But Fombonne argues this is legally incorrect because the bill cancels future appropriations and future grants, but does not cancel grants that have already been awarded.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Chiefs’ personnel department considers the long view, which is where assistant general manager Chris Shea factors in, working closely with Veach on long-term roster management.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2026
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The firm considers homes affordable when a typical buyer can purchase a house for less than one-third of their income.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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As the child incessantly cries day and night, Henry begins to have surreal visions that only an innovative mind like Lynch's could devise.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
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Sophie holds back and cries in her room.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 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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While trying to make music after her mother’s death, Julie (Madison Reyes) summons the spirits of a band that died in 1995 and ends up behind their new lead singer.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
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Though specific numbers are difficult to come by, Suzanne Ellingham, event director of London’s Source Fashion trade show, estimates that fewer than 400 manufacturers employing more than 20 people remain in the United Kingdom.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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The report estimates that the program will have over 17,000 participants in the 2025-26 school year and over 18,300 in the 2026-27 school year.—
Emma Murphy,
Oklahoma Voice,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Calls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calls. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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