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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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
Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
Additionally, Yamaha issued recalls for its Drive 2 golf carts sold between 2021 and 2025 due to the lack of stop lights, which can cause serious injury or death.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
In the regional competition, Mbeumo was beaten in a sprint finish but Boquel recalls the 11-year-old running intelligently, showing a level of strategy way beyond his years.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The building also recalls the shipyard’s past and pays homage to its founder, Giovanna’s father Paolo Vitelli, who passed away in 2024.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
The musician recalls feeling that discomfort as far back as middle school.
—James Factora, Them., 15 Oct. 2025
Chun recalls hearing an NPR story about food trucks that mentioned kimchi on a taco.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
Graham Johnson, a computational biologist and scientific illustrator at the Allen Institute for Cell Science, recalls fantasizing at a lunch table, more than 15 years ago, about a computer model of a cell so detailed, so complete, that scientists could watch such processes happening.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 14 Oct. 2025
On a late-summer day, the 57-year-old Puerto Rican recalls his time at Escuela Libre de Música in San Juan with fondness.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
David R. Smith, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
A number of recalls related to listeria contamination have been initiated in recent months.
—Amy McCarthy, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Ford leads the industry in recalls with 116 so far this year, a record for an automaker.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 10 Oct. 2025
For more information on these and other recalls, visit the CPSC Recall Database.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
The outbreak, which was announced in June, has led to a wave of recalls of ready-to-eat pasta meals that use pasta from food supplier Nate’s Fine Foods, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
—Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
The illnesses have been traced back to pastas used in ready-to-eat products at grocery stores like Walmart and Kroger nationwide, including in the commonwealth, prompting a cascade of developing recalls.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 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
Verb
In the exclusive clip, Walken recalls meeting Jerry and Anne early on in their careers.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
Additionally, Yamaha issued recalls for its Drive 2 golf carts sold between 2021 and 2025 due to the lack of stop lights, which can cause serious injury or death.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
In the regional competition, Mbeumo was beaten in a sprint finish but Boquel recalls the 11-year-old running intelligently, showing a level of strategy way beyond his years.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The building also recalls the shipyard’s past and pays homage to its founder, Giovanna’s father Paolo Vitelli, who passed away in 2024.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
The musician recalls feeling that discomfort as far back as middle school.
—James Factora, Them., 15 Oct. 2025
Chun recalls hearing an NPR story about food trucks that mentioned kimchi on a taco.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
Graham Johnson, a computational biologist and scientific illustrator at the Allen Institute for Cell Science, recalls fantasizing at a lunch table, more than 15 years ago, about a computer model of a cell so detailed, so complete, that scientists could watch such processes happening.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 14 Oct. 2025
On a late-summer day, the 57-year-old Puerto Rican recalls his time at Escuela Libre de Música in San Juan with fondness.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
The federal probe remains open as regulators and the company assess whether further software updates or recalls are needed.
—David R. Smith, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
A number of recalls related to listeria contamination have been initiated in recent months.
—Amy McCarthy, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Ford leads the industry in recalls with 116 so far this year, a record for an automaker.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 10 Oct. 2025
For more information on these and other recalls, visit the CPSC Recall Database.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
The outbreak, which was announced in June, has led to a wave of recalls of ready-to-eat pasta meals that use pasta from food supplier Nate’s Fine Foods, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
—Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
The illnesses have been traced back to pastas used in ready-to-eat products at grocery stores like Walmart and Kroger nationwide, including in the commonwealth, prompting a cascade of developing recalls.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recalls
Verb
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Ruby Perkins remembers watching Workman-Duffy’s mother approach her daughter as medics bent over her with an oxygen mask.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Oct. 2025
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The all-star game itself was a mishmash of unguarded dunks and 3-pointers and no one remembers who won.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
15 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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French collective memories altered considerably after World War II, converting a story of collaboration after June 1940 into one of resistance.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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While analysts don’t think issues at the regional lenders signal systemic problems, memories of Silicon Valley Bank’s implosion just two years ago sent stocks tumbling Thursday and briefly pushed the 10-year Treasury yield below 4%.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The novel can get busy—Taylor introduces each of Wyeth’s studio mates in the first chapter, then all but abandons half of them to squeeze in more significant characters—but there’s a warmth in the overcrowding.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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Throughout the Knife Edge series, more than one chef actually abandons the Michelin race before the awards are announced, recognizing the unsustainable toll on their families, health, and even the restaurant’s bottom line.—
Laurie Woolever,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Guy Forget, the tournament director that year, did not respond to messages seeking his recollections of the event.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Taylor has not yet responded to Tatum’s recollections of the roommate situation.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The shutdown has disrupted routine operations and left some airports scrambling with flight delays and cancellations.—
Minnesota Public Radio News,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
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Last month, some of Europe’s biggest airports, including London Heathrow, were forced to temporarily suspend operations due to a hacking incident which affected check-in and boarding systems provider Collins Aerospace, causing delays and cancellations which affected hundreds of travelers.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Disbarment, which revokes a lawyer's license to practice law, is the most severe professional sanction for attorneys.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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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
Noun
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The repeals still need to make it into the final version of the defense policy legislation hashed out both chambers, but the effort clearly has momentum.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The repeals do not conclude the litigation.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Recalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recalls. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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