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
Nikki Dementri, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
The break clock starts when management calls it, that includes the walk across the warehouse floor.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Breezy Spring Sets at Quince Spring calls for clothing that’s breathable, lightweight, and easy to throw on—and Quince’s matching sets make dressing for the season simple.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
In a draft of the manifesto, which CNN has seen, the AfD calls for major change in migration, education, welfare and energy policies.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
The majority of the contacts to the hotline come from Chicago and its suburbs, the report said, and calls to the hotline from Chicago itself doubled from pre-pandemic levels in 2025.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Like an umpire in football who calls a holding penalty, the only time anyone notices a starter in track is when there’s a false start.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Continue reading … GAFFE MACHINE ROLLS — Biden awkwardly pulls trustee into spotlight and calls him ‘Barack’ at portrait unveiling.
—FOXNews.com, 15 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
ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
The City of Miami Fire Rescue receives more than 200,000 calls for help each year.
—Morgan Rynor, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Democrats and Republicans have faced calls to condemn famous political commentators on both sides, including progressive Hasan Piker and conservative Tucker Carlson, for their controversial statements about Israel and Jewish people.
—Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 14 Apr. 2026
Owen is a serial killer who, much like Zodiac, taunts the police with phone calls threatening the murder of innocent citizens.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
Neither Nesta nor Moore immediately responded to phone calls Tuesday night.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
The immigration roundups and deaths of Mexican migrants have prompted condemnation, notes of protests and calls for investigation from the Sheinbaum administration.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
The calls are emblematic of how this stock has fallen from grace.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
America's oldest brewery calls Pennsylvania home.
—Nikki Dementri, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
The break clock starts when management calls it, that includes the walk across the warehouse floor.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Breezy Spring Sets at Quince Spring calls for clothing that’s breathable, lightweight, and easy to throw on—and Quince’s matching sets make dressing for the season simple.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
In a draft of the manifesto, which CNN has seen, the AfD calls for major change in migration, education, welfare and energy policies.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
The majority of the contacts to the hotline come from Chicago and its suburbs, the report said, and calls to the hotline from Chicago itself doubled from pre-pandemic levels in 2025.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Like an umpire in football who calls a holding penalty, the only time anyone notices a starter in track is when there’s a false start.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Continue reading … GAFFE MACHINE ROLLS — Biden awkwardly pulls trustee into spotlight and calls him ‘Barack’ at portrait unveiling.
—FOXNews.com, 15 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
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The program expires Monday, and critics want changes, including a requirement for warrants before authorities can access the emails, phone calls or text messages of Americans.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
The City of Miami Fire Rescue receives more than 200,000 calls for help each year.
—Morgan Rynor, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Democrats and Republicans have faced calls to condemn famous political commentators on both sides, including progressive Hasan Piker and conservative Tucker Carlson, for their controversial statements about Israel and Jewish people.
—Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 14 Apr. 2026
Owen is a serial killer who, much like Zodiac, taunts the police with phone calls threatening the murder of innocent citizens.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
Neither Nesta nor Moore immediately responded to phone calls Tuesday night.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
The immigration roundups and deaths of Mexican migrants have prompted condemnation, notes of protests and calls for investigation from the Sheinbaum administration.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
The calls are emblematic of how this stock has fallen from grace.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calls
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Biff shouts at him at the show’s excruciating climax) sways between light and dark, between the road and the deadly shoulder, advancing through his last hours on earth as if through the stations of the cross.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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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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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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Conservative party leader Kemi Badenoch visits the Well-Safe Protector Oil Rig at Aberdeen's South Harbour, on March 30, 2026 in Aberdeen, Scotland.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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Decades into the future, a team of scientists visits in order to evaluate their progress.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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Rain cancels the event, which is open to ages 8 and older.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
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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After their niece, Sadie (Kayli Carter), goes to live with them, Rachel considers asking her for help, leading to awkward family tension when Sadie's parents find out.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Apr. 2026
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The finding provides the clearest evidence yet that matter can materialize from what classical physics considers empty space.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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In the spot, Shane sits in a middle seat next to a chatty flier while a baby cries in the background.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 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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Sampling gamelan, marimba, mbira, and other idiophones, Friedman summons a microtonal riot of weightless pings that disorients and delights in equal measure.—
Daniel Bromfield,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2026
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Barkley’s reference to Bondi being fired as Attorney General summons her to the show for equal time.—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Apr. 2026
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Epstein estimates that the land technology business will grow 30% in 2026 as demand for replenishing munitions grows.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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Marc Lotenberg, the founder and chief executive of Dorsia, a members-only platform for exclusive restaurant reservations, estimates brands can spend up to tens of millions of dollars at Coachella.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Calls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calls. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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