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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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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9
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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11
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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1
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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5
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
Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
The current design of the contemporary-looking restaurant calls for a large, 42-seat indoor bar that opens out onto the patio, and a smaller outdoor bar that can seat 15.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
The task force said the current plan calls for two and is estimated to cost $93,500.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Continue reading … BACK AGAINST THE 'WALZ' – Journalist fires back at Tim Walz after embattled gov calls him 'far right' for fraud report.
—FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Global, which calls itself the UK and Europe’s largest radio company and is behind the popular News Agents podcast, has taken a majority stake in The Overlap and the new outfit will be co-chaired by Neville and Global Group CEO Simon Pitts, with Scott Melvin as lead Executive Director.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
What John Cage calls indeterminacy.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
Celebrating 250 Years The anniversary calls certainly for somber commemoration, but the 250th also calls for mirth, says Joe Riley, a retired Marine Corps major who served 1990 to 2010, including deployment in Iraq.
—Chris Dovi, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
So each routine, each song calls for different moments.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
All calls are toll-free and confidential.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors accused Moore of contacting the staffer via phone calls and texts after the breakup, prompting the woman to contact the University of Michigan and cooperate in its investigation.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Other applicable roles include running errands and sending or receiving phone calls.
—Kevin Krause, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
The Reiners saw the show in 2016, prompting Rob to join the production as an executive producer that helped expand the show's audience — and led the couple to begin a heartfelt correspondence with Williams via phone calls and emails.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
An initial ceasefire between the two Southeast Asian countries was agreed on July 28 after the US president held calls with the respective leaders.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
There have been growing calls from African governments and critics of Chinese mining operations, which dominate the sector, for improved safety standards.
—Elisha Iragi, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
There are growing calls for Congress to re-enter the sports betting arena, particularly due to concerns about the prevalence of college students betting on sports and the addictive qualities of gambling.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
HotHands Hand Warmers 40-pack Even if the forecast calls for a warm day, the crisp and cool afternoon can require some extra tools to stay warm.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
The current design of the contemporary-looking restaurant calls for a large, 42-seat indoor bar that opens out onto the patio, and a smaller outdoor bar that can seat 15.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
The task force said the current plan calls for two and is estimated to cost $93,500.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Continue reading … BACK AGAINST THE 'WALZ' – Journalist fires back at Tim Walz after embattled gov calls him 'far right' for fraud report.
—FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Global, which calls itself the UK and Europe’s largest radio company and is behind the popular News Agents podcast, has taken a majority stake in The Overlap and the new outfit will be co-chaired by Neville and Global Group CEO Simon Pitts, with Scott Melvin as lead Executive Director.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
What John Cage calls indeterminacy.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
Celebrating 250 Years The anniversary calls certainly for somber commemoration, but the 250th also calls for mirth, says Joe Riley, a retired Marine Corps major who served 1990 to 2010, including deployment in Iraq.
—Chris Dovi, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
So each routine, each song calls for different moments.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
Noun
Inside, a 20-megapixel camera handles video calls and content capture.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
All calls are toll-free and confidential.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors accused Moore of contacting the staffer via phone calls and texts after the breakup, prompting the woman to contact the University of Michigan and cooperate in its investigation.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Other applicable roles include running errands and sending or receiving phone calls.
—Kevin Krause, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
The Reiners saw the show in 2016, prompting Rob to join the production as an executive producer that helped expand the show's audience — and led the couple to begin a heartfelt correspondence with Williams via phone calls and emails.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
An initial ceasefire between the two Southeast Asian countries was agreed on July 28 after the US president held calls with the respective leaders.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
There have been growing calls from African governments and critics of Chinese mining operations, which dominate the sector, for improved safety standards.
—Elisha Iragi, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
There are growing calls for Congress to re-enter the sports betting arena, particularly due to concerns about the prevalence of college students betting on sports and the addictive qualities of gambling.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calls
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Hilliker shouts as her family applauds them.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
31 Dec. 2025
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Eilish shouts from the open window.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 Dec. 2025
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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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This new installment in the film franchise based on the bestselling YA book series by Suzanne Collins again dials things back, this time looking at Haymitch Abernathy’s origins.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
5 Jan. 2026
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That will be put to the test in the Big 12 when Brigham Young visits Texas Tech.—
Jordan Mendoza,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Ohio State visits Purdue next week.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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After her family cancels holiday plans at the last minute, Nell decides to spend the week of Christmas having fun on her own!—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Miami cancels school, orders state of emergency About 10 minutes to the west, the community of Miami was also recovering from intense flooding.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Mayer resurfaces throughout Lasky’s Memory—regarding her photographs or poems or a pithy quotation—while Lasky considers the memories of her own life.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The organization keeps the food banks in a rotation so distributions go out evenly, although the nonprofit also considers which pantries are most in need.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
5 Nov. 2025
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For one, the choice to keep football out of the Canton mall development gets some pushback and publicity, including from a former Cleveland Browns player who cries on the news about it.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
27 Oct. 2025
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The majority of the action, however, unfolds in a claustrophobic one-shot inside a tent, with our heroes quaking at the whoops and cries surrounding them.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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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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Staring November 18, Starbucks located in Target stores nationwide will be rolling out the Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate, which summons serious holiday nostalgia.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
18 Nov. 2025
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Finding solutions Glowiak Hilton’s office estimates about 90 public school districts in Illinois have mascots that portray Native Americans.—
Diana Lambdin Meyer,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The African Development Bank estimates that lending to agriculture accounts for less than 5% of loan portfolios in many African countries, as farmers are often seen as high-risk borrowers.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Calls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calls. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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