1
as in remembering
to bring back to mind
I don't recall meeting you before
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2
as in canceling
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 recalling
His coach at Texas A&M, Jackie Sherrill, sent a statement recalling that Chet had been a key recruit out of Carter in 1984 and a cornerstone of three straight SWC champs.
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Kevin Sherrington, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
The mood in the crowd was widespread anger and sadness — recalling the same outpouring of wrath and grief that shook the city after the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police in 2020, although without the widespread violent protests then.
—Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
The mood in the crowd was widespread anger and sadness — recalling the same outpour of wrath that shook the city for weeks after the killing of George Floyd in 2020, although without the widespread rioting that had occurred then.
—Jack Brook, Twin Cities, 25 Jan. 2026
As a strong arctic blast sweeps through Texas, many may be recalling the deadly blackouts that coincided with a deep freeze in February 2021.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 24 Jan. 2026
The lineup of vocalists—some brash, some beautiful, all aggressive and confident—center some of the most memorable funk rapping and melodies in recent memory, recalling the gorgeous vocal work of funk royalty like Tati Quebra Barraco and MC Bin Laden.
—Benny Sun, Pitchfork, 23 Jan. 2026
Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
—January 21, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
These strategies included things like imagining a future trip, anticipating something exciting, recalling pleasant bodily sensations, or using visual mental imagery chosen by the participants.
—New Atlas, 19 Jan. 2026
Simmons laughs when recalling the experience.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Kevin Sherrington, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
The mood in the crowd was widespread anger and sadness — recalling the same outpouring of wrath and grief that shook the city after the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police in 2020, although without the widespread violent protests then.
—Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
The mood in the crowd was widespread anger and sadness — recalling the same outpour of wrath that shook the city for weeks after the killing of George Floyd in 2020, although without the widespread rioting that had occurred then.
—Jack Brook, Twin Cities, 25 Jan. 2026
As a strong arctic blast sweeps through Texas, many may be recalling the deadly blackouts that coincided with a deep freeze in February 2021.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 24 Jan. 2026
The lineup of vocalists—some brash, some beautiful, all aggressive and confident—center some of the most memorable funk rapping and melodies in recent memory, recalling the gorgeous vocal work of funk royalty like Tati Quebra Barraco and MC Bin Laden.
—Benny Sun, Pitchfork, 23 Jan. 2026
Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
—January 21, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
These strategies included things like imagining a future trip, anticipating something exciting, recalling pleasant bodily sensations, or using visual mental imagery chosen by the participants.
—New Atlas, 19 Jan. 2026
Simmons laughs when recalling the experience.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recalling
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Their grandmother broke down in tears, remembering the way she and her grandchildren were treated during the raid on their home.—
Dave Savini,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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There will also be three tribute performances, one honoring Roberta Flack and D’Angelo, another remembering Ozzy Osbourne, and the third being the annual In Memoriam performance.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
1 Feb. 2026
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Weather contributes to several deaths across Indiana Parents on social media were divided on whether school districts made the right move in canceling.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
29 Jan. 2026
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Consider opting for these noise-canceling Beats, a brand that’s made the tastemaker’s list multiple times.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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National Republican Senatorial Committee spokesman Nick Puglia accused the former governor of abandoning storm victims across multiple crises.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
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Hapag-Lloyd is returning to the Red Sea for the first time since abandoning the trade artery in December 2023, bringing back a service line through the Suez Canal route in conjunction with Gemini Cooperation partner Maersk.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Feb. 2026
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The California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention convened the task force after revoking fireworks licenses held by Devastating Pyrotechnics and BlackStar Fireworks, the other company based at the same Esparto property.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Darial Fernandez said his team is revoking permits obtained through fraud.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Rocky strains to convey his evolution from scrapping on the streets of Harlem to luxuriating in wealthy, starstruck domestic bliss.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
19 Jan. 2026
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Lots of coaches are open to moving the portal window, and some are even OK with scrapping the modern version of spring practice for something more aligned with NFL’s OTAs (less contact, perhaps even later in the spring).—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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Her behavior led to the pilots aborting takeoff.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
2 Jan. 2026
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An investigation by the Spanish outlet La Marea uncovered contracts that restricted women’s movements during pregnancy, including clauses prohibiting travel abroad or aborting the fetus.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Instead of repealing the climate scam mandates that are causing exploding energy costs, @MassGovernor is using tax dollars to artificially Band-Aid bills for a couple of months – money which was received through the utility companies (ratepayers) due to mandates!—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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The changes include repealing a prohibition from constructing or operating a nuclear facility without an IDEM permit and repealing the authorization for the commissioner to conduct a public hearing on environmental effects.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Recalling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recalling. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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