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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When the lawman asks for compensation for the fallen man’s widow, Cypher’s Frank Tanner summons a force to battle him.

— Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026
Gloria is a user, a poseur extraordinaire; her fluttery flamboyance, rooted in insecurity, summons another Gloria, the one from Sunset Blvd.

— Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of summons

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The star, playing an unnamed Narrator, recruits audience members to help act out a story about grief, as her character recounts her mother’s depression and suicide attempts.

— Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
Every surrogate should have her own independent lawyer paid for by the agency that recruits her.

— Arthur L. Caplan, STAT, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of recruits

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Conflict can arise when one parent enrolls a child in an activity without considering its effect on the other parent’s work schedule, parenting time or financial obligations.

— Rebecca L. Palmer, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026
Singapore enrolls first-time visitors’ facial, iris, and fingerprint biometrics.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of enrolls

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Governance should be clear on who receives information, performs initial triage, convenes a broader assessment, and retains responsibility for person-of-interest management.

— Control Risks, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
There will be a series of other economic data releases across the next month before the Fed convenes in mid-September.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of convenes

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Rick, who volunteers at the same shelter, was equally disturbed by what happened.

— Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
The longtime lawyer with Storino, Ramello and Durkin also volunteers with the Triton College Foundation Board, Little City Foundation, Our Lady of Hope Parish and the Rosemont Voters League, as well as supporting many charitable organizations.

— Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

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