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 cancellations
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
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
Xi made his point in 2017 by showing the Trumps around the Forbidden City, whose tranquil grandeur recalls an age when the emperors, like him, controlled the army and the state.
—Michael Sheridan, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026
The move recalls Tyler, the Creator being barred from entering the United Kingdom in 2015 after the Home Office cited lyrics from earlier projects like Bastard and Goblin in determining that his presence was a public safety concern.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026
In Niata, Kasandrinos recalls that mealtime was never just about the food.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Continue reading … WIRED AND TIRED — Toyota recalls 73K hybrid vehicles over pedestrian warning sound issue.
—FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Bernad recalls two ambitious bits that didn’t survive the edit.
—Angelina Mazza, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026
The daughter of an innocent Southern California man who was killed during a crash in Anaheim on Tuesday recalls learning the devastating news that her father had died.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Daniel recalls telling his lawyers around the time of his 2023 guilty plea.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
While none of those five recalls have yet made it to ballot, organizers in Sand Springs hope to be an exception.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Forwards Jarrod Bowen and Dominic Solanke, of West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur, have earned recalls.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The recalls cover 849,310 Broncos and Edges as well as 889,950 Escapes, Corsairs, Aviators and Explorers.
—CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
The recalls cover 849,310 Broncos and Edges as well as 889,950 Escapes, Corsairs, Aviators and Explorers.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Here's what to know about the recalls in Oklahoma.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 5 Mar. 2026
Arguably Jeep is the Kleenex of off-road vehicles, but the brand’s traditionally rugged reputation has been mired in a mountain of issues ranging from poor reliability, massive recalls, strategic confusion, and more.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 25 Feb. 2026
The decision was supposed to provide clarity for businesses that have spent the last year surfing the waves of tariff announcements and subsequent recalls.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
This description recalls what leadership expert Jason Wild previously told Fortune about how AI tools are probabilistic, befuddling managers everywhere.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
Xi made his point in 2017 by showing the Trumps around the Forbidden City, whose tranquil grandeur recalls an age when the emperors, like him, controlled the army and the state.
—Michael Sheridan, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026
The move recalls Tyler, the Creator being barred from entering the United Kingdom in 2015 after the Home Office cited lyrics from earlier projects like Bastard and Goblin in determining that his presence was a public safety concern.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026
In Niata, Kasandrinos recalls that mealtime was never just about the food.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Continue reading … WIRED AND TIRED — Toyota recalls 73K hybrid vehicles over pedestrian warning sound issue.
—FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Bernad recalls two ambitious bits that didn’t survive the edit.
—Angelina Mazza, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026
The daughter of an innocent Southern California man who was killed during a crash in Anaheim on Tuesday recalls learning the devastating news that her father had died.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Daniel recalls telling his lawyers around the time of his 2023 guilty plea.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
The recalls affect a wide range of everyday items commonly found in homes, from infant sleep products and adult bed rails to toys, power strips, grills, and outdoor equipment.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
While none of those five recalls have yet made it to ballot, organizers in Sand Springs hope to be an exception.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Forwards Jarrod Bowen and Dominic Solanke, of West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur, have earned recalls.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The recalls cover 849,310 Broncos and Edges as well as 889,950 Escapes, Corsairs, Aviators and Explorers.
—CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
The recalls cover 849,310 Broncos and Edges as well as 889,950 Escapes, Corsairs, Aviators and Explorers.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Here's what to know about the recalls in Oklahoma.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 5 Mar. 2026
Arguably Jeep is the Kleenex of off-road vehicles, but the brand’s traditionally rugged reputation has been mired in a mountain of issues ranging from poor reliability, massive recalls, strategic confusion, and more.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 25 Feb. 2026
The decision was supposed to provide clarity for businesses that have spent the last year surfing the waves of tariff announcements and subsequent recalls.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recalls
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Renault Shirley remembers the first time he was asked to falsify billing reports for Kentucky’s largest drug rehab center.—
Alex Acquisto,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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While much of the world was isolating, Robinson remembers dreaming up ways to bring people together.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The budget cancels more than $15 billion from the Biden-era bipartisan infrastructure law, including funds for renewable energy projects and cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grants.—
LISA MASCARO,
Arkansas Online,
4 Apr. 2026
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All England Lawn Tennis Club cancels Wimbledon for the first time since World War II because of the COVID-19 pandemic; entire grass-court season abandoned.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Childhood memories tied to food For Tedla, stews like Doro Wot are closely associated with her memories of holiday meals growing up.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Hole was a place where a mother was blind, deaf, and utterly disconnected to her previous life, the concepts of career and friendship and exercise and positive reinforcement just hazy memories of a distant realm.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Astrophysics and planetary science each face 10 cancellations, according to the analysis.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
9 Apr. 2026
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Keep track of all new series orders, renewals and cancellations at the networks with THR’s broadcast scorecard for 2026.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But what happens when a poet abandons this essential tool?—
Patrick Dundon,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Apr. 2026
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The group quickly abandons the car, leaving the infant alone with at least one of the car doors open for an hour.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The documentary is already stirring up buzz due to Odom’s recent comments refuting some of the details and recollections from his ex-wife Khloé Kardashian.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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While some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be addressed by the family privately.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In agreeing to hear the pair of cases, the justices did not disturb the lower court rulings that blocked the repeals for now.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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The trash and parking fee repeals might be uniquely attractive to a broad swath of San Diegans in a way that may not translate to competitive bidding changes or even pension reform.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If a court revokes citizenship on those grounds, the person could become subject to removal proceedings.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Department of Investigation in an April 2024 report found fault with how the NYPD, the Department of Transportation and Department of Education issues and revokes parking permits.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Recalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recalls. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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