calls (up)

Definition of calls (up)next
present tense third-person singular of call (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calls (up)
Verb
  • The program, which recruits college students to earn part-time work experience and receive mentorship, is intended to retain more officers for long-term careers.
    Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
  • French recruits volunteers from the forum to taste potential first-time participants, known as Newbies.
    Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • McCoy has capacity for 834 students but now enrolls 462 children.
    Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Her kindergartener’s North San Antonio elementary school enrolls about 300 students and faces an uncertain future.
    Noah Alcala Bach, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • From fashion and entertainment to sports and entrepreneurship, this Summit convenes women shaping what’s next.
    Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Officials also insisted that these changes do not sideline ACIP, the panel of vaccine advisers that convenes for public meetings several times a year to discuss and vote on recommendations.
    Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Smith now volunteers to help other inmates navigate the technology, particularly during virtual job interviews designed to simulate modern hiring processes.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
  • As a member of the Fine Art League of Cupertino, Choudhury volunteers his time and creativity to help people connect and grow through art.
    Diana Argabrite, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
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“Calls (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calls%20%28up%29. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

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