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 blooms add a sense of romance to gardens, while their nostalgic fragrance summons the fondest of memories.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
In an attempt to regain her powers, Lucia accidentally summons a cosmic entity known as Altair.

— Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026

Definition of summons

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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
Why the farmer’s walk works Walking with heavy loads recruits nearly every major muscle group, with particular activation in the core and lower body.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

Definition of recruits

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Undrea Polite, a Brooklyn paraprofessional of three decades from School District 75, which enrolls students with the most significant disabilities, added the bill was necessary to recruit and retain qualified staff.

— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 16 July 2026
For example, someone who enrolls $10,000 worth of debt could owe up to $2,500 in fees at the end.

— Liz Knueven, CNBC, 10 July 2026

Definition of enrolls

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The Federal Open Market Committee convenes Tuesday and Wednesday, marking his second meeting as chair.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 25 July 2026
Rowley founded Climate Mic Drop, a gathering built around storytelling as a climate-justice tool that convenes frontline activists, Indigenous leaders, artists and strategists to explore how narrative shapes action and policy.

— Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 22 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

Definition of volunteers

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