calls (up)

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for calls (up)
Verb
  • Probationary fire recruits training to join the department provided assistance with containing the fire, officials said.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Summer 2025 recruits Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo did, and Benjamim Sesko, too.
    Andy Mitten, New York Times, 5 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
  • Indiana enrolls about 90,000 students, while UM, a private school, has about 20,000 students.
    Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
  • With a global network of campuses in Milan, Florence, Paris, London, Dubai, Riyadh, Mumbai, Shanghai, Miami and Shenzhen, the institution enrolls about 5,000 students each year and counts more than 45,000 alumni working across the international fashion and luxury industries.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Forbes connects and convenes the most influential communities ranging from billionaires, business leaders and rising entrepreneurs to creators and innovators.
    Forbes Press Releases, Forbes.com, 21 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
  • Renee Lund volunteers with Mothers Against Drunk Driving and joined the effort after her son Tanner was killed by a drunk driver in 2022.
    Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
  • The Sparta team regularly volunteers together at local food banks, assisted living facilities and thrift stores.
    Mary Ramsey Updated December 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Dec. 2025
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“Calls (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calls%20%28up%29. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.

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