1
as in to remember
to bring back to mind
I don't recall meeting you before
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2
as in to cancel
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 recollection
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 cancellation
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 recall
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Some onlookers may recall the time, 40 years ago, when there was a popular sandwich shop here called Shane’s.
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Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
The recall affects about 18,000 Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fans sold nationwide at TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Sierra stores.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
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Verb
While Jessie’s former owner, Emily, is not there at present, Jessie recalls her time in the house with Emily and being discarded when Emily no longer needed her.
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Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Some onlookers may recall the time, 40 years ago, when there was a popular sandwich shop here called Shane’s.
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Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
Noun
Waymo filed a voluntary software recall for its 3,871 vehicles over the matter on June 12.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
The recall affects about 18,000 Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fans sold nationwide at TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Sierra stores.
—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for recall
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recall
Verb
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.
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And remember, your legacy is in those who remember you.
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Concerns about his takeover of traditionally nonpolitical celebrations have led some states to decline participating in Washington events and some entertainers to cancel plans to perform at them.
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Several pre-tournament warmup games were canceled.
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In the documentary, Casey detailed her recollection of the day Caylee was last seen in June 2008.
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Testimony at the trial leaned heavily on the recollections of teenagers who described being shocked at the tragedy at a community sports event.
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There are 179 delays and 65 cancellations into or out of Love Field.
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Benefits include coverage for tire and windshield (from road hazards), key fob replacement, roadside assistance and 30-day cancellation policy.
Verb
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One of Wood’s earliest conversations with Reid centered on abandoning the heeled footwear that helped define earlier versions of the character.
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Jessie is thrilled, but her enthusiasm is crushingly fleeting, as Emily abandons Jessie with other items in a donation box on the side of the road.
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The collaboration pairs one of the most recognizable music artists of the last decade with a menu item designed to bring back familiar memories from Fetty Wap’s biggest era, while also celebrating his influence on pop culture and music.
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The 2026 class has been considered one of the deepest and most talented in recent memory, headlined by a quartet of generational one-and-dones as well as explosive guards and elite veteran forwards.
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Headed into the announcement, any chance of a legislative repeal of the death penalty appeared unlikely.
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Thompson Willett founded it in 1936, three years after the repeal of Prohibition, on land his family had farmed for the better part of a century.
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Commissioners are being asked to scrap that layer of protection.
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Washington and Tehran are working to get technical talks back on track after a postponement that saw US Vice President JD Vance scrap his trip to Switzerland for negotiations.
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“Recall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recall. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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