CONVOKING Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

convoking

verb

present participle of convoke

as in summoning

to bring together in assembly by or as if by command convoked the leading experts on juvenile delinquency to study the situation

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This is where the sorcerer’s book of spells resurfaces; James and Henry succeed in summoning a playful demon, Goomi (Trey Parker), a kind of Funko Pop!

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 June 2026
Being constantly threatened should take its toll on a person, but Snow builds a life, summoning the fortitude to conclude that someday her prince will come.

— Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 25 June 2026

Definition of summoning

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Serena looked down, heaved a sigh and hooked her knee around the pole before mustering up a halfhearted spin.

— Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
With that technique putting more pace on the ball, forwards just need to redirect the ball instead of mustering their own power on a slower delivery.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 26 June 2026

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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
Please report flooding by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026

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