CALLS (UP) Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

calls (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of call (up)

as in lines up

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as in recruits

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Their identities are revealed by a mechanical fortune teller named The Amazing Karnak (Sydney Harmon), who summons the memories of each teen in order to give one lucky soul a chance to return to life.

— David John Chávez, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
Their blooms add a sense of romance to gardens, while their nostalgic fragrance summons the fondest of memories.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 July 2026

Definition of summons

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Saldaña plays Joe McNamara, a CIA station chief leading the covert Lioness unit, which recruits and trains female soldiers for global counter-terrorism missions, balancing this with a challenging family life.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Georgia recruits better than almost anyone in the country, and the 2026 edition of this roster will feature a ton of former big-time prospects who waited their turn and were developed the old-fashioned way.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026

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Alum Rock Union enrolls less than half of the students of its peak years in the early 2000s, and a $20-million budget shortfall in the 2024-25 school year resulted in multiple school closures and consolidations.

— Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Attracted by low premiums and supplemental benefits, Medicare Advantage now enrolls more than 54% of the Medicare-eligible population.

— Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of enrolls

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Sexton, whose appointment still needs state senate approval, will serve as an interim appointee until the legislature convenes in January.

— Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026
The Federal Open Market Committee convenes Tuesday and Wednesday, marking his second meeting as chair.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 25 July 2026

Definition of convenes

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Renna stars as an idealistic father who volunteers to coach his kid’s team, only to find that the real challenge isn’t the 10-year-olds, but the adults surrounding them.

— Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026
Today, volunteers livestream on their YouTube channel whenever Nashville or surrounding counties face severe weather.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026

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