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
The shake-ups weren’t limited to the lineup, with the Cubs recalling outfielder Kevin Alcántara from Triple-A Iowa and designating infielder Nicky Lopez for assignment to make room on the active roster.
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Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
After recalling his first time at the Ed Sullivan Theater — a historic debut for the Beatles in America — McCartney discussed the band’s first impression of the country.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2026
One man who came to South Florida in 1960 became emotional during his interview, recalling how even his parents dreamed of seeing a day like this.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 20 May 2026
This is especially apparent in scenes with multiple characters speaking, recalling 1930s American screwball comedies with a dash of French realism.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 19 May 2026
In his new post, recalling the moment in music history, the businessman shared two images of himself and Jackson riding in a hot-air balloon, which the pop icon also reposted on her own account.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Johnson dedicated his entertainer win to fellow nominee Luke Combs, recalling how Combs has missed the birth of his youngest son, Chet Wiley Combs, while the two were on tour together in Australia.
—Stephen Hubbard, ABC News, 18 May 2026
One then gets even angrier upon recalling that the good ol’ US of A helped Barbie avoid imprisonment for three decades after the war.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Hayden Panettiere is recalling her time on Nashville, saying the set of the ABC musical drama was unsupportive and isolating.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 16 May 2026
Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
After recalling his first time at the Ed Sullivan Theater — a historic debut for the Beatles in America — McCartney discussed the band’s first impression of the country.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2026
One man who came to South Florida in 1960 became emotional during his interview, recalling how even his parents dreamed of seeing a day like this.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 20 May 2026
This is especially apparent in scenes with multiple characters speaking, recalling 1930s American screwball comedies with a dash of French realism.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 19 May 2026
In his new post, recalling the moment in music history, the businessman shared two images of himself and Jackson riding in a hot-air balloon, which the pop icon also reposted on her own account.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Johnson dedicated his entertainer win to fellow nominee Luke Combs, recalling how Combs has missed the birth of his youngest son, Chet Wiley Combs, while the two were on tour together in Australia.
—Stephen Hubbard, ABC News, 18 May 2026
One then gets even angrier upon recalling that the good ol’ US of A helped Barbie avoid imprisonment for three decades after the war.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Hayden Panettiere is recalling her time on Nashville, saying the set of the ABC musical drama was unsupportive and isolating.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recalling
Verb
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What these men accomplished is worth remembering and revering even as their number dwindles.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey received pushback Monday over a social media post remembering George Floyd, whose Memorial Day death six years ago triggered nationwide protests and riots, as well as calls to defund law enforcement agencies.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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The liquid foundation does a great job of hiding discoloration, evening out areas of hyperpigmentation, and canceling redness.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
28 May 2026
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The company has already accomplished the first goal but is unlikely to meet the second, after cancelling the all-electric Lanzador (though the high-riding GT may see release as a plug-in hybrid).—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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Researchers are stripping grant applications of words that might attract federal scrutiny, or abandoning the topics entirely.—
Bruce Schneier,
The Conversation,
27 May 2026
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For example, behavioral analytics may show that customers are abandoning a travel booking flow at unusually high rates.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Verb
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One example is Carnival Cruise Line, who announced changes to their loyalty program that infuriated their most loyal customers by revoking their lifetime status.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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However, revoking the non-profit’s access would not eliminate the city’s maintenance costs or the expenses associated with operating the senior facility.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
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Russell got a better getaway when the lights went out, but Antonelli, who has really struggled with starts, hung with him, and within a couple of laps, the two were scrapping away.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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Through an open test, rookie orientation program and practice ahead of this week, Schumacher has built his toolkit of skills between qualifying laps and dealing with pack running in traffic, an important skill when scrapping with the other cars.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Apollo 13 zoomed around the Moon after famously aborting its lunar landing mission.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
7 Apr. 2026
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Just before Sunday’s collision, controllers were dealing with another plane that had declared an emergency after aborting a takeoff and smelling an odor on the plane.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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Among those is a provision repealing a state law that prohibits mid-decade redistricting.—
David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Among those is a provision repealing a state law that prohibits mid-decade redistricting.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 May 2026
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“Recalling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recalling. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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