1
as in remembers
to bring back to mind
I don't recall meeting you before
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2
as in cancels
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
I'll recall my purchase order if the company refuses to guarantee that it'll arrive before Christmas
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1
as in memories
a particular act or instance of recalling or the thing remembered
his recall of the events of that turbulent time is significantly different from the accounts of other eyewitnesses
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2
as in cancelations
the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to
we can't get a refund on the plane tickets, so the trip is beyond recall
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Recent Examples of recalls
Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Dodge recalls regularly going to beaches, rivers and mountains as a child.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Williams recalls a single mother with two girls younger than 5.
—Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Shefali Christopher, a clinical specialist in sports physical therapy and associate professor at Tufts University, recalls that lack of advice during her own first pregnancy.
—Starre Vartan, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Gearing up to say farewell to the series, Farmiga recalls the most important lesson she’s learned from playing Lorraine.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Joel Perez, project director for the southern Lake Michigan rim at The Nature Conservancy, who was part of the Calumet tour, grew up nearby and recalls the overgrown brush and the auto tires that used to litter the marsh.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Young recalls that Flores was a hard worker and respectful.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Just as Harper fondly recalls having the matzo ball soup with her grandfather, customers can order the Better Than Bubbe’s Matzo Ball Soup Kit to go alongside the New York Pastrami Sandwich Kit, not to mention the Dusseldorf Mustard, or a six-pack of Potato Knishes, and so much more.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Saleen Martin, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
There have been several recalls of vape carts after the agency banned the use of MCT oil in vapes in October.
—Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Forest River has the second-most recalls but the RV manufacturer only accounts for 9% of recalls this year.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
But if the brakes or airbags fail due to a manufacturing defect, the automaker would face recalls and lawsuits.
—ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2025
There have also been many quality and production problems, as the company has issued eight voluntary recalls in little more than a year.
—Robert Ferris, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025
As more states legalize marijuana, there have been recalls of cannabis products from time to time.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
There are times when Di Constanzo’s latest recalls Belgian director Joachim Lafosse’s powerful 2012 drama Our Children, which was centered on a woman who murdered her own young children.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Dodge recalls regularly going to beaches, rivers and mountains as a child.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Williams recalls a single mother with two girls younger than 5.
—Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Shefali Christopher, a clinical specialist in sports physical therapy and associate professor at Tufts University, recalls that lack of advice during her own first pregnancy.
—Starre Vartan, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Gearing up to say farewell to the series, Farmiga recalls the most important lesson she’s learned from playing Lorraine.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Joel Perez, project director for the southern Lake Michigan rim at The Nature Conservancy, who was part of the Calumet tour, grew up nearby and recalls the overgrown brush and the auto tires that used to litter the marsh.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Young recalls that Flores was a hard worker and respectful.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Just as Harper fondly recalls having the matzo ball soup with her grandfather, customers can order the Better Than Bubbe’s Matzo Ball Soup Kit to go alongside the New York Pastrami Sandwich Kit, not to mention the Dusseldorf Mustard, or a six-pack of Potato Knishes, and so much more.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Noun
The recalls include vehicles such as the 2015 to 2018 Ford Edge, the 2016 to 2018 Lincoln MKX, the 2025 Ford Explorer, the 2025 Lincoln Aviator and the 2024 to 2026 Ford Ranger.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
There have been several recalls of vape carts after the agency banned the use of MCT oil in vapes in October.
—Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Forest River has the second-most recalls but the RV manufacturer only accounts for 9% of recalls this year.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
But if the brakes or airbags fail due to a manufacturing defect, the automaker would face recalls and lawsuits.
—ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2025
There have also been many quality and production problems, as the company has issued eight voluntary recalls in little more than a year.
—Robert Ferris, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025
As more states legalize marijuana, there have been recalls of cannabis products from time to time.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recalls
Verb
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One of the women, Sam, 23, remembers learning about contraceptives in an 8th grade class, with a disclaimer not to use them.—
Ladan Anoushfar,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
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Ariana Gonzalez, a principal ballerina and City Ballet’s assistant artistic director, remembers when Breschi arrived, just before his 21st birthday.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency cancels National Fire Training Academy classes.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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SpaceX cancels a launch to bring astronauts home.—
Taylor Wilson,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While our regions couldn't be more different, that time together sparked my curiosity and holds meaningful memories at the start of my winemaking journey.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Ending up in a small coastal town in Greece, her initially peaceful trip takes a disconcerting turn when a young family staying at a nearby villa unearths painful memories.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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No More Harkening back to the classic storyline which introduced the world to Kingpin, this new card features art from Aniekan Udofia extremely reminiscent of the panel in which Spider-Man abandons his costume.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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Escalating military pressure abandons the living hostages to their fate and leaves the bodies of those already dead buried forever in Gaza’s rubble.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Told of their recollections, Cadrez paused.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
1 Sep. 2025
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Chase confirmed his costars' recollections.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Remember, rocket launches are dependent on good weather, so be prepared for possible cancellations.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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The decision also underscores the risks of vocal injury for artists performing demanding live shows night after night, a reality discussed in coverage of other recent touring cancellations.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If Cal Fire revokes the licenses, Devastating Pyrotechnics owner Kenneth Chee and BlackStar Fireworks owner Craig Cutright could be fined and will be barred from reapplying for the licenses for one year.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Property tax repeals or reforms are being considered in multiple states across the country, following the consistent rise of property taxes over the past five years.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Aug. 2025
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The deal, the evictions, the rent-regulation repeals.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Recalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recalls. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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