calls (up)

present tense third-person singular of call (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for calls (up)
Verb
  • Chief to its success is a powerhouse performance by Yana Radeva, who summons the spirit of Gena Rowlands in Gloria as a woman determined not to be defined by men.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 May 2026
  • Favreau’s work is clearly indebted to that lineage, and Grogu’s solo jaunt actually summons a bit of whimsy that was otherwise missing.
    David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
Verb
  • The two-year entry level training program recruits recent college graduates for positions nationwide and overseas including the Corps’ Europe and Pacific locations.
    Brandi Bufford, USA Today, 2 June 2026
  • Forming each letter recruits the brain in ways tapping a key doesn’t.
    Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
Verb
  • Her leadership convenes cross-sector stakeholders to scale high-impact models that expand opportunity — particularly for emerging institutions and underserved communities.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 18 June 2026
  • Lawmakers are expected to begin work when the special session convenes on June 17 at the Georgia State Capitol.
    Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Verb
  • Encouraged by Lisa, Marge enrolls in a painting class at Springfield Community College and ends up winning the college art show.
    Dan Snierson, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026
  • According to the college’s most recent figures, Lake Forest College enrolls more than 1,800 students from 43 states and 114 countries.
    Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Verb
  • Currently, Dunn volunteers for IMA full time.
    Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
  • Cathy Welsh, a community member who volunteers within the district, said it's become apparent to her that Maluchnik may be engaged in a pattern of behavior.
    Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 4 June 2026
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“Calls (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calls%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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