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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4
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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7
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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10
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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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
Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Pakistan has all the trappings of democracy, a parliament, a prime minister, judiciary, a noisy press but after putting the country’s most popular leader Imran Khan behind bars two years ago, the army calls the shots.
—Mohammed Hanif, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
Along with climate improvement, the UN Sustainable Development Goals also calls for improving gender equality, health and wellbeing, and innovation and infrastructure, while also reducing poverty, hunger and inequality.
—Peter Sadera, Sourcing Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
The contract with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 350 runs through April 20, 2028 and calls for a 3% increase in wages for the first year and additional increases of 2% to 3% in following years, depending on the increases to employee health/dental premiums.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
It’s supposed to be an oral history, but Alexievich calls it a novel in voices.
—Rabih Alameddine
september 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
Tesla calls it retro-futuristic, and the description holds.
—Anna Broughel, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The drama was further heightened by Texas Republican leaders’ calls to track down, fire, or arrest the quorum-breakers.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2025
Morgan Stanley reiterates overweight rating The firm's $144 price target calls for about 18% upside.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025
Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Phone calls, letters and messages from people living across the state have flooded the Missouri Governor’s Office.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
Soderer did not return calls or text messages asking for comment.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Phone calls wouldn’t go through.
—Cara Owsley, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
Follow the script, make your calls, and stay plugged into your support system.
—David Price, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Tyler Barriss, a gamer with a history of making hoax calls, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in connection with the 2017 shooting death of Andrew Finch in Wichita, Kansas, according to reporting by NBC News.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
All calls are toll-free and confidential.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Colorado is boosting outreach efforts to let the public know that its operators welcome calls from the LGBTQ+ population.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
What To Know The petition was filed by Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie and calls for a vote on a bill, written by Massie and California Democrat Ro Khanna which would require the Justice Department to release the Epstein files within 30 days.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Pakistan has all the trappings of democracy, a parliament, a prime minister, judiciary, a noisy press but after putting the country’s most popular leader Imran Khan behind bars two years ago, the army calls the shots.
—Mohammed Hanif, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
Along with climate improvement, the UN Sustainable Development Goals also calls for improving gender equality, health and wellbeing, and innovation and infrastructure, while also reducing poverty, hunger and inequality.
—Peter Sadera, Sourcing Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
The contract with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 350 runs through April 20, 2028 and calls for a 3% increase in wages for the first year and additional increases of 2% to 3% in following years, depending on the increases to employee health/dental premiums.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
It’s supposed to be an oral history, but Alexievich calls it a novel in voices.
—Rabih Alameddine
september 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
Tesla calls it retro-futuristic, and the description holds.
—Anna Broughel, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The drama was further heightened by Texas Republican leaders’ calls to track down, fire, or arrest the quorum-breakers.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2025
Morgan Stanley reiterates overweight rating The firm's $144 price target calls for about 18% upside.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025
Noun
Some Democrats joined the calls.
—Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Phone calls, letters and messages from people living across the state have flooded the Missouri Governor’s Office.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
Soderer did not return calls or text messages asking for comment.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Phone calls wouldn’t go through.
—Cara Owsley, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
Follow the script, make your calls, and stay plugged into your support system.
—David Price, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Tyler Barriss, a gamer with a history of making hoax calls, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in connection with the 2017 shooting death of Andrew Finch in Wichita, Kansas, according to reporting by NBC News.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
All calls are toll-free and confidential.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Colorado is boosting outreach efforts to let the public know that its operators welcome calls from the LGBTQ+ population.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calls
Verb
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Kylie, 33, shouts in the background, trying to prevent an accident.—
Georgia Slater,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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There is an inherent lack of trust and confidence that comes from visiting a website that shouts at you.—
Talie Smith,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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As Matthew and Oliver slowly become enmeshed in an unexpected role-reversal of power, Lurker dials up the queasy tension while carefully exploring matters of manipulation, coercion, and the dark dangers of obsession.—
Michael Cuby,
Them.,
27 Aug. 2025
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None of this would land without the heroic voice acting of Pamela Adlon, who subtly dials up his boyish vocal fry into the rasp of a grown man.—
Jeremy Gordon,
The Atlantic,
22 Aug. 2025
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Leaving the three representatives, Quent, and even Demerzel absolutely shaken to their core, Dusk visits the hall of holographic busts of Cleons’ past.—
Rafael Motamayor,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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From then on, when someone visits the site, the server uses its key pair and its digital certificate with the TLS protocol to authenticate itself and to establish a secure communication channel with the other connecting party.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency cancels National Fire Training Academy classes.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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SpaceX cancels a launch to bring astronauts home.—
Taylor Wilson,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Now, with the effects of stronger storms and aging infrastructure, the government considers that more homes have a higher potential of flooding.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Sep. 2025
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Today is what the brand considers its annual holiday, with a community event and pop-up in NYC.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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In episode 3, which came out in April, Howard’s character cries when Seth Rogen’s studio head character gives him a difficult piece of feedback, resulting in Howard angrily throwing his signature baseball cap at him.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Fraser threatens to leave but doesn’t and ends up being the one to comfort Kyle, who cries about having hurt his friend.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Later that evening at Leathers, Simon summons Julia to his bedroom.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
22 Aug. 2025
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Both men will be summonsed to court to face a charge of selling fireworks.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Among families that receive the credit, about two-thirds will see their credit increase from the changes according to Tax Policy Center estimates, with an average increase of $380.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Goldman estimates that hyperscaler capex has totaled $368 billion so far this year.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Calls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calls. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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