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
Talarico said, recalling a line from a draft.
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Tad Friend, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
This is where the concrete jungle meets the actual jungle, where every hike rewards with Instagram-worthy vistas and beaches recalling Caribbean-style island time.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Palm Sunday, recognized mostly by Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox Christians, is typically celebrated by recalling the Scripture of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
Palm Sunday, recognized mostly by Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox Christians, is typically celebrated by recalling the Scripture of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
Wayne shared fond memories of time spent with his brother, recalling their competitive sailing adventures in Southern California and travels abroad in Asia.
—Christian Cervantes, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Meijer is recalling one of its children's sleepwear garments due to a possible burn risk to children.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Claiborne echoed that sentiment, recalling how Schlittler earned multiple promotions and burst onto the major league scene last season after making the most of his first big league camp.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
Travelers with airline reservations may be nervously recalling a 43-day government shutdown that led to historic flight cancellations and long delays last year.
—ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Tad Friend, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
This is where the concrete jungle meets the actual jungle, where every hike rewards with Instagram-worthy vistas and beaches recalling Caribbean-style island time.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Palm Sunday, recognized mostly by Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox Christians, is typically celebrated by recalling the Scripture of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
Palm Sunday, recognized mostly by Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox Christians, is typically celebrated by recalling the Scripture of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
Wayne shared fond memories of time spent with his brother, recalling their competitive sailing adventures in Southern California and travels abroad in Asia.
—Christian Cervantes, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Meijer is recalling one of its children's sleepwear garments due to a possible burn risk to children.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Claiborne echoed that sentiment, recalling how Schlittler earned multiple promotions and burst onto the major league scene last season after making the most of his first big league camp.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
Travelers with airline reservations may be nervously recalling a 43-day government shutdown that led to historic flight cancellations and long delays last year.
—ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recalling
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The former mayor said Jackson's visits to Atlanta were not always political, remembering a moment that showed Jackson's pastoral side.—
Daniel Wilkerson,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Hollywood is remembering icon Robert Duvall.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
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This step includes canceling the student picture day scheduled for Thursday at Hilbert Elementary, a school in Wayne County's Redford Township that enrolls students pre-K through grade 6.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The host handed me a blindfold and Bose noise-canceling headphones, playing the hypnotic sounds of a space drum with birds chirping in the distance.—
Shelby Hartman,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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So much so that by June 1870, Rillet filed a trademark injunction with the New York Supreme Court, trying to stop a competitor who had borrowed the name while abandoning the process.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, resilience isn’t about abandoning them to fend for themselves, either—instead parents should strive to strike a balance between the two extremes.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
17 Feb. 2026
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Davies said the 2007 date Wexner cited in 2019 applied to firing Epstein as financial adviser, revoking his power of attorney and removing his name from Wexner’s bank accounts.—
Julie Carr Smyth,
Fortune,
18 Feb. 2026
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This includes revoking any permit filed for a detention center.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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That change sought to keep tough limits for some common PFAS, but also proposed scrapping and reconsidering standards for other types and extending deadlines.—
Michael Phillis,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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The 73-year-old launched his presidency in 2023 by scrapping fuel subsidies and removing a currency peg, changes that initially drove up inflation but have since helped to attract investment and boost economic growth.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 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
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Other recommendations included repealing any crime-free nuisance ordinances around housing, establishing an Office of Immigrant and Refugee Rights and creating a program that diverts young people away from the justice system.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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The controversy might make for good ratings and fundraising appeals, but Congress could address the underlying issue simply by repealing the outdated regulation — or eliminating the Federal Communications Commission altogether.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Recalling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recalling. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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