1
as in remembered
to bring back to mind
I don't recall meeting you before
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2
as in canceled
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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Recent Examples of recalled
Xu recalled the excitement of some of his interlocutors, including the Western classicist Glenn Most.
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Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
During the negotiations for the stadium, many West End residents recalled the disappointment of Hope VI.
—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026
After a decade of service in Gary, the Franciscan friars have been recalled by their religious order from the city.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Allan was recalled before Saturday’s game.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
Back at Marfa Lights, Alex Graves recalled the night the shooting happened.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
What Halo Magic Sleepsuit is recalled?
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Brooklyn recalled fellow rookie Ben Saraf to the big club at the same time and also signed Grant Nelson to a 10-day contract.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
In his statement, Milei also recalled the 1994 attack on the Argentine Jewish community center, known as AMIA, in Buenos Aires.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
During the negotiations for the stadium, many West End residents recalled the disappointment of Hope VI.
—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026
After a decade of service in Gary, the Franciscan friars have been recalled by their religious order from the city.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Allan was recalled before Saturday’s game.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
Back at Marfa Lights, Alex Graves recalled the night the shooting happened.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
What Halo Magic Sleepsuit is recalled?
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Brooklyn recalled fellow rookie Ben Saraf to the big club at the same time and also signed Grant Nelson to a 10-day contract.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
In his statement, Milei also recalled the 1994 attack on the Argentine Jewish community center, known as AMIA, in Buenos Aires.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recalled
Verb
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He and the broadcast will be remembered in the pantheon of greats that graced late night television.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Mar. 2026
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While the historical debate over the telephone’s true origin remains complex, Graham Bell is remembered for turning an idea into a working device.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Why was Magic City Monday cancelled?—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Sarkisian said Texas hoped to deploy Baker at guard last season, but a preseason injury to fellow tackle Andre Cojoe canceled those plans.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Once a gold rush boomtown, Oatman was largely abandoned when the gold miners downed their pickaxes and skipped town—leaving behind a herd of long-eared burros.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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It was then abandoned after the war as there was no financial need to continue it at the time.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nigeria and Angola have scrapped costly fuel subsidies, exposing consumers to global swings.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Greece temporarily suspended asylum claims from migrants arriving via the Libya route for three months, scrapped certain amnesty provisions and introduced mandatory imprisonment for asylum seekers whose claims are rejected.—
LEFTERIS PITARAKIS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Kirk, 33, was sentenced to four months in prison and had his certification as a law enforcement officer revoked by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, in effect banning him from working as a police officer in the state.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The State Department revoked visas in July for members of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court, as well as their family members, who were involved in prosecuting former President Jair Bolsonaro and briefly banning Elon Musk's X in 2024.—
Shannon Bond,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That mission, too, was aborted.—
Brittany Wallman
Updated March 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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Once again, diplomacy has been aborted in favor of violence.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Recalled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recalled. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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