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
Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
But its stock’s advance has lagged that of rival GM as costly recalls to fix quality defects have detracted from Farley’s strategic refocusing and efforts to improve profit margins.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Onstage, recalls working seven nights a week, two different shows a night and three on Saturday, with no nights off.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Ford had a challenging first half of 2025 with 88 vehicle recalls with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, according to NHTSA data, which now surpasses the record set by General Motors of 77 recalls for all of 2014, the Detroit Free Press previously reported.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
Costco was no stranger to product recalls in September 2025.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
Reid recalls trying to figure out a new path of creating content and receiving advice from Katie Couric, who similarly launched her own media company and interviewed Reid for her Substack.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Other major recalls have swept retail chains nationwide.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
Dunning also recalls working with Home Improvement's child stars, Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Zachery Ty Bryan.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
Matt Cannon, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Ford has spent billions of dollars on warranty and recall problems in recent years, setting industry-wide records for the number of recalls in 2025.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
The recalls, which include yet another at Walmart, are part of an active FDA investigation into reports of Cesium-137 (Cs-137) contamination in shipping containers and frozen shrimp products processed by PT.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Sep. 2025
This is why when manufacturers like GM, Hyundai and Porsche have had battery recalls, the dealer technicians just removed the battery from the car and shipped it off to a special facility for repair.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Earlier this year, cinnamon was also at the center of recalls after lead was linked to contaminated applesauce pouches.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Here's what to know about the recalls.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Jeep actually soft-launched the Wagoneer S in 2024, but the vehicle has been plagued by serious problems with its electronics, resulting in recalls that have not inspired consumer confidence.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
There were three major recalls between the end of August and the start of September.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
Tesla has issued at least eight recalls for the vehicle, including a recall in March affecting every single Cybertruck ever delivered through February 2025—some 46,000-plus vehicles—due to adhesive failure causing body panels to detach.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
But its stock’s advance has lagged that of rival GM as costly recalls to fix quality defects have detracted from Farley’s strategic refocusing and efforts to improve profit margins.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Onstage, recalls working seven nights a week, two different shows a night and three on Saturday, with no nights off.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Ford had a challenging first half of 2025 with 88 vehicle recalls with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, according to NHTSA data, which now surpasses the record set by General Motors of 77 recalls for all of 2014, the Detroit Free Press previously reported.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
Costco was no stranger to product recalls in September 2025.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
Reid recalls trying to figure out a new path of creating content and receiving advice from Katie Couric, who similarly launched her own media company and interviewed Reid for her Substack.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Other major recalls have swept retail chains nationwide.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
Dunning also recalls working with Home Improvement's child stars, Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Zachery Ty Bryan.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
What to Know Several companies have issued voluntary recalls of shrimp products suspected of possible Cs-137 contamination.
—Matt Cannon, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Ford has spent billions of dollars on warranty and recall problems in recent years, setting industry-wide records for the number of recalls in 2025.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
The recalls, which include yet another at Walmart, are part of an active FDA investigation into reports of Cesium-137 (Cs-137) contamination in shipping containers and frozen shrimp products processed by PT.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Sep. 2025
This is why when manufacturers like GM, Hyundai and Porsche have had battery recalls, the dealer technicians just removed the battery from the car and shipped it off to a special facility for repair.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Earlier this year, cinnamon was also at the center of recalls after lead was linked to contaminated applesauce pouches.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Here's what to know about the recalls.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Jeep actually soft-launched the Wagoneer S in 2024, but the vehicle has been plagued by serious problems with its electronics, resulting in recalls that have not inspired consumer confidence.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
There were three major recalls between the end of August and the start of September.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recalls
Verb
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His son still remembers the often-fragrant drive there from their home near Van Buren and 24th Street.—
Douglas C. Towne,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Andrea Avruskin, a physical therapist who also works as a showgirl at special events, remembers at one point performing in 12 shows a week and only getting paid $50 per show.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Miami cancels school, orders state of emergency About 10 minutes to the west, the community of Miami was also recovering from intense flooding.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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After her family cancels holiday plans at the last minute, Nell decides to spend the week of Christmas having fun on her own!—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That confluence and flurry of memories are part of the before.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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His tour has changed over the years, with different attendees adding their own stories and experiences, allowing Taylor to pull from the community's memories and knowledge of their own neighborhoods.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Miami had a relatively balanced offense in the first two years, but the offense has lost its big-play bite, and consistently abandons the run.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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Some of them are barely recipes at all; sometimes Nosrat abandons the form entirely.—
Dan Kois,
New Yorker,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Through their recollections, a more personal portrait emerges of a woman who was generous, witty, and fiercely loyal to those around her.—
Adisa Hargett-Robinson,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Oct. 2025
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The book alternates between memoir and cookbook, sharing recipes for dishes like Mom’s Lasagna, dandelion frittata and chicken cacciatore, alongside tales of growing up in Buffalo, recollections of family canning season and meditations on the ties between family and food.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The cancellations come amid a government shutdown in which partisan tensions are particularly high.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
3 Oct. 2025
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While some of the department’s cancellations first announced by Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought were new, others had been previously announced in May by the department.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Missouri isn’t a state that automatically revokes a police license when an officer is convicted of a serious crime.—
Katie Moore,
Kansas City Star,
22 Sep. 2025
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Termination can occur immediately if the NBPA suspends or revokes an agent’s certification, but Turner capably performed his duties.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The repeals do not conclude the litigation.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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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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“Recalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recalls. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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