Synonyms of calls
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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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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
Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
This not only undermines local public media but also calls into question the wisdom of isolating Arkansas from a national network and associated resources that serve millions.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Jan. 2026
Most Google Voice calls made in the United States to other users in the United States or Canada are free; however, some domestic and international calls have a fee.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
The plan calls for changing the zoning on Broadway between Devon Avenue and Winona Street to B3-3 B3-5, allowing for higher-density residential development such as mixed-use mid-rise buildings with a maximum height of 80 feet.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
The law firm previously represented the family of Floyd, whose killing by a Minneapolis police officer drew national outrage and calls for policing reforms.
—Sarah Davis, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2026
An unsafe relationship calls you to deepen your roots.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
Those are the reasons Wells Fargo banking analyst Mike Mayo calls Citigroup his top pick among bank stocks.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
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
Victoria Le, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
From then on, the final frame was a slow burn of foul calls and free throws.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
All calls are toll-free and confidential.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Iranians were able to place some international phone calls Tuesday for the first time since authorities imposed a sweeping communications shutdown amid a violent crackdown on anti-government protests.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
All calls are toll-free and confidential.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Jan. 2026
Inside, a 20-megapixel camera handles video calls and content capture.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
Other applicable roles include running errands and sending or receiving phone calls.
—Kevin Krause, Dallas Morning News, 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
Verb
There is a priest; there is the Word, a term used in Christianity to refer to Christ and to Holy Scripture; there is God, whom the priest calls love; there is a baby and a cross, bookending the life of Christ.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
This not only undermines local public media but also calls into question the wisdom of isolating Arkansas from a national network and associated resources that serve millions.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Jan. 2026
Most Google Voice calls made in the United States to other users in the United States or Canada are free; however, some domestic and international calls have a fee.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
The plan calls for changing the zoning on Broadway between Devon Avenue and Winona Street to B3-3 B3-5, allowing for higher-density residential development such as mixed-use mid-rise buildings with a maximum height of 80 feet.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
The law firm previously represented the family of Floyd, whose killing by a Minneapolis police officer drew national outrage and calls for policing reforms.
—Sarah Davis, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2026
An unsafe relationship calls you to deepen your roots.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
Those are the reasons Wells Fargo banking analyst Mike Mayo calls Citigroup his top pick among bank stocks.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
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
Noun
Since the Westminster Mall’s more than 40 interior shops closed in late October, the Westminster Police Department has received more than 400 calls about trespassing, vandalism and other illicit activity, with 54 people being arrested on the property now in a holding pattern awaiting redevelopment.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
From then on, the final frame was a slow burn of foul calls and free throws.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
All calls are toll-free and confidential.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Iranians were able to place some international phone calls Tuesday for the first time since authorities imposed a sweeping communications shutdown amid a violent crackdown on anti-government protests.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
All calls are toll-free and confidential.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Jan. 2026
Inside, a 20-megapixel camera handles video calls and content capture.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
Other applicable roles include running errands and sending or receiving phone calls.
—Kevin Krause, Dallas Morning News, 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
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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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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Newsome takes in Elland Road as an ex-player in the hospitality lounges nowadays, and visits away grounds as a summariser for BBC Radio Leeds.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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The seven-night Alaska Dawes Glacier itinerary on Celebrity Edge cruises round-trip from Seattle and visits Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, and Victoria, sailing through the scenic Endicott Arm and Inside Passage along the way.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Trump cancels 'second wave of attacks' against Venezuela 2.—
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FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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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!—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Dec. 2025
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While pros agree that granite as a whole is out, regardless of shade, designer Rebecca Ward considers brown granite to be the biggest offender color-wise.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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The superintendent's proposal considers increasing class sizes for first through 12th grad to 25 students, with pre-k and kindergarten classes remaining the same.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Additional crew members then rush in as a baby cries in the background, and alarms on medical equipment begin to sound.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Watching, Heining cries every darn time.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
31 Dec. 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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Without the tax credits, premiums for ACA enrollees who previously relied on the subsidies will increase by an average of 114%, estimates KFF, a nonprofit provider of health policy news and research.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which manages Texas’ power grid, currently estimates energy demand will surge 71% by 2031 due to data center growth.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Calls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calls. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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