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
R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Destiny calls loudly as passionate Mars charges into your 9th House of Distance, urging you to attempt things that are literally or metaphorically far from your comfort zone.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
The American Psychological Association calls it both unethical and ineffective.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
United Way’s Central West Virginia helpline saw more than a 1,300% increase during that time, and calls for help paying utilities were second only to housing last year.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Finally, the governor’s plan calls for raising the residential exemption on the 20-mills that Kansas levies to support public schools.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
Dietitian Molly Snyder, RDN, calls them one of the top foods to eat more of in 2026.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Although embedded in spectacle culture, these events occasionally presented the possibility of truly poetic clashes between languages and artistic traditions—what Glissant calls an éclat, collisions that create sparks of novelty.
—Daniel Birnbaum, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
The plan also calls for $31 million in additional spending for public education that would block cuts to magnet schools that could have led to tuition increases for the sending towns and potential cuts in health care for students in private schools.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Police were responding to calls for help after a man wielding a bike lock attacked two women in the building.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
All calls will be kept confidential.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Despite calls from the public to name one of the chicks Sandy, after late wildlife activist Sandy Steers, who helped spearhead the FOBBV nest camera, the organization said the naming process would remain the same as always with a vote by local third graders.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods revealed that between January 2021 and June 2023, authorities responded to at least six calls related to Owens and Lorincz, the Associated Press reported.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Iranians have answered previous calls from the regime to form human chains around the country's nuclear sites at times of heightened tensions with the West.
—CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Happney, while speaking about more than 16,000 reports of potential child abuse the Youth and Family Services department received in 2025, said those calls only happened because people watched closely.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
The six-mic setup keeps calls clear, and dual device connectivity makes switching between your phone and laptop feel seamless.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
Credit card bills, collection agency calls, gambling issues.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Destiny calls loudly as passionate Mars charges into your 9th House of Distance, urging you to attempt things that are literally or metaphorically far from your comfort zone.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
The American Psychological Association calls it both unethical and ineffective.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
United Way’s Central West Virginia helpline saw more than a 1,300% increase during that time, and calls for help paying utilities were second only to housing last year.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Finally, the governor’s plan calls for raising the residential exemption on the 20-mills that Kansas levies to support public schools.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
Dietitian Molly Snyder, RDN, calls them one of the top foods to eat more of in 2026.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Although embedded in spectacle culture, these events occasionally presented the possibility of truly poetic clashes between languages and artistic traditions—what Glissant calls an éclat, collisions that create sparks of novelty.
—Daniel Birnbaum, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
The plan also calls for $31 million in additional spending for public education that would block cuts to magnet schools that could have led to tuition increases for the sending towns and potential cuts in health care for students in private schools.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
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That seems like a miniscule amount, but according to the website Tap to Challenge, 28 overturned calls through Monday – an average of nearly three a day – fell within that margin.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Police were responding to calls for help after a man wielding a bike lock attacked two women in the building.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
All calls will be kept confidential.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Despite calls from the public to name one of the chicks Sandy, after late wildlife activist Sandy Steers, who helped spearhead the FOBBV nest camera, the organization said the naming process would remain the same as always with a vote by local third graders.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods revealed that between January 2021 and June 2023, authorities responded to at least six calls related to Owens and Lorincz, the Associated Press reported.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Iranians have answered previous calls from the regime to form human chains around the country's nuclear sites at times of heightened tensions with the West.
—CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Happney, while speaking about more than 16,000 reports of potential child abuse the Youth and Family Services department received in 2025, said those calls only happened because people watched closely.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
The six-mic setup keeps calls clear, and dual device connectivity makes switching between your phone and laptop feel seamless.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calls
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Molina-Mulcahy additionally shouts out color as a major sunglasses trend for 2026.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
26 Mar. 2026
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Patientce Foster, her long-time creative director, shouts in approval.—
Jazmine Hughes,
Allure,
24 Mar. 2026
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Should both signal paths somehow fail the system is packaged with Mercedes rear-wheel steer option, which dials in up to 10 degrees of rear wheel steering input, and a third input will kick in to control the rear-wheel steering to enable the driver to pull over slowly.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
2 Apr. 2026
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From there, the series dials back to 1988 to the tiny seaport town of Grimsby, several hours north of London.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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Boston visits Montreal on Saturday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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In New York City, Deborah Divine and Eugene Levy support their son Dan Levy at the premiere of his show Big Mistakes, Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant step out for the Outcome premiere and Julianne Hough visits her Dancing with the Stars friends Mark Ballas and Whitney Leavitt backstage at Chicago.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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The budget cancels more than $15 billion from the Biden-era bipartisan infrastructure law, including funds for renewable energy projects and cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grants.—
LISA MASCARO,
Arkansas Online,
4 Apr. 2026
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All England Lawn Tennis Club cancels Wimbledon for the first time since World War II because of the COVID-19 pandemic; entire grass-court season abandoned.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The final part of Cantorna’s statement could be crucial as a judge considers whether Subu can remain in the United States.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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As Kansas City considers big changes to its rules for developers seeking tax breaks, local affordable housing advocates want officials to pump the brakes and think more about the consequences of such a shift.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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New phone footage leaked to TMZ appears to show Paul putting Mortensen in a choke hold and hurling metal chairs at him; a child cries.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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Many first-time parents worry about how others might react if a baby cries on a flight, but experienced travelers say those concerns are often unnecessary, Kay said.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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But for 35 years Heat fans have stood up and made plenty of noise when Baiamonte summons them.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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After several moments of hesitation, Rosie finally summons the courage to cross the threshold and walk through the doorway.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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These pairs of tickets are typically worth between $3,000 and $6,000, the developer estimates.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Restaurant staff estimates the damage to be around $9,000.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Calls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calls. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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