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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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
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
The address is prescribed by the Constitution and calls for the president to apprise Congress about the state of the union.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Each episode dives deep with a standout comedian who calls The Stand home- unpacking the grind, the bombs, the breakthroughs, the green-room chaos, and the nights that changed everything.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
His grandson calls it inspirational.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
She also would be tasked with promoting Kennedy’s sprawling MAHA agenda, which calls for removing food additives, rooting out conflicts of interest and promoting healthier eating.
—Ali Swenson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Happy 2nd birthday to our Tiny Jones as @souljagirlllll calls her, little Ponyo, literally the best ever.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Son, Ryder, whom Calloway calls their Chief Tasting Officer, was just 3 back in 2016.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
The summer spending package calls for at least four more lease sales in a 10 year period, according to the Bureau of Land Management, which is housed in the Department of the Interior.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 18 Feb. 2026
Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
There is an invisible cost in widespread digital distrust, and in this way the constant wave of scams and intrusive marketing calls has damaged many normal lines of communication.
—Karen Koehler, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
The discovery of the fraudulent components in 2023 led to planes being temporarily grounded and prompted calls for tighter industry oversight.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 24 Feb. 2026
The home plate umpire had three calls overturned by the ABS Challenge system within the first two innings alone, including one pitch from Pirates starter Carmen Mlodzinski to Trevor Story that went right down the middle but was initially called a ball.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
The internet resounds with calls for rough justice.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2026
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had initially resisted calls to set up a Royal Commission, saying the process would take years, which drew criticism from Jewish groups and victims’ families.
—Reuters, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026
Starmer himself has pushed back against calls for his own resignation over Mandelson’s appointment.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
At the same time, 911 received calls about a shooting from inside the building, according to Becchina.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
Your 11th House of Connected Communities calls for review as cerebral Mercury goes retrograde, so group efforts may stall around demands for clearer roles.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
The address is prescribed by the Constitution and calls for the president to apprise Congress about the state of the union.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Each episode dives deep with a standout comedian who calls The Stand home- unpacking the grind, the bombs, the breakthroughs, the green-room chaos, and the nights that changed everything.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
His grandson calls it inspirational.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
She also would be tasked with promoting Kennedy’s sprawling MAHA agenda, which calls for removing food additives, rooting out conflicts of interest and promoting healthier eating.
—Ali Swenson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Happy 2nd birthday to our Tiny Jones as @souljagirlllll calls her, little Ponyo, literally the best ever.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Son, Ryder, whom Calloway calls their Chief Tasting Officer, was just 3 back in 2016.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
The summer spending package calls for at least four more lease sales in a 10 year period, according to the Bureau of Land Management, which is housed in the Department of the Interior.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
By this point in his life, Beethoven has had it with weapons, the drumbeat of soldiers, the addictive emotion of trumpet calls to action.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
There is an invisible cost in widespread digital distrust, and in this way the constant wave of scams and intrusive marketing calls has damaged many normal lines of communication.
—Karen Koehler, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
The discovery of the fraudulent components in 2023 led to planes being temporarily grounded and prompted calls for tighter industry oversight.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 24 Feb. 2026
The home plate umpire had three calls overturned by the ABS Challenge system within the first two innings alone, including one pitch from Pirates starter Carmen Mlodzinski to Trevor Story that went right down the middle but was initially called a ball.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
The internet resounds with calls for rough justice.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2026
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had initially resisted calls to set up a Royal Commission, saying the process would take years, which drew criticism from Jewish groups and victims’ families.
—Reuters, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026
Starmer himself has pushed back against calls for his own resignation over Mandelson’s appointment.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
At the same time, 911 received calls about a shooting from inside the building, according to Becchina.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 17 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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After sweeping España and taking an emotional victory over defending MLS Cup champion Inter Miami in front of 75,000 fans at the Coliseum, LAFC visits Houston for a league match on Saturday having outscored the opposition 10-1.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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There’s a great anecdote when Paul visits Nashville in the summer of 1974 and tells guitarist Jerry Reed that Wings are going back out on the road.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
24 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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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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English considers that mindset both a blessing and a curse, maybe even something that occasionally holds Yuran back.—
Noah Poser,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Along with its impressive shade range, MAC’s pencil has two more features Radow considers key.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 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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Paranoia and loneliness are what I'm left clinging to as my husband cries in the room next door.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
2 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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But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates about 20% of measles cases will result in admissions.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The report, which cites property records and Department of Homeland Security documents, estimates the Concord facility would have 1,500 beds.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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