1
as in remembers
to bring back to mind
I don't recall meeting you before
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2
as in cancels
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 memories
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 cancellations
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 recalls
Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Undeclared ingredients in food at home Some food recalls are issued because the ingredient list doesn’t match the ingredients inside the product.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
On the left side of the banner, a red fist rises skyward out of the rubble of Gaza; on the right, a green one that recalls an olive tree.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 12 May 2026
Robert recalls the employee said the footage was from an older campus.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 11 May 2026
There was one player who Meier recalls was not successful, despite that message.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Mungiu recalls Stan being a little worried that his Romanian language wasn’t perfect anymore.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 11 May 2026
In the 1980s, many people didn't understand what the fuss was about, longtime broadcast journalist Joie Chen recalls.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 6 May 2026
When Cole Tomas Allen attempted to breach the ballroom at the Washington Hilton, the 2,000 or so guests all dove under the tables, but as one attendee recalls, the phone cameras came out immediately.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
ABC News, 8 May 2026
He has been accused of vote trading, along with threatening recalls against his colleagues and trying to use law enforcement to silence his critics.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
The last week of recalls and a USDA public health alert all ripple from California Dairies recall of dry milk powder over salmonella concerns.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
For all three recalls, consumers are advised to immediately stop using the stools and to contact the respective companies for full refunds.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Powdered products can be contaminated even when mixed with hot liquids, so staying aware of recalls is important.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
In contrast, the 2026 Toyota Sienna has no current recalls and is noted for its reliability.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Finally, call an authorized manufacturer dealer to check for open recalls.
—Mahsa Saeidi, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Due to evolving safety standards and frequent recalls, baby seats and furniture can't be donated.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 19 Apr. 2026
Verb
In an interview at the very site of his viral moment, David recalls what happened the day prior.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Undeclared ingredients in food at home Some food recalls are issued because the ingredient list doesn’t match the ingredients inside the product.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
On the left side of the banner, a red fist rises skyward out of the rubble of Gaza; on the right, a green one that recalls an olive tree.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 12 May 2026
Robert recalls the employee said the footage was from an older campus.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 11 May 2026
There was one player who Meier recalls was not successful, despite that message.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Mungiu recalls Stan being a little worried that his Romanian language wasn’t perfect anymore.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 11 May 2026
In the 1980s, many people didn't understand what the fuss was about, longtime broadcast journalist Joie Chen recalls.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 6 May 2026
When Cole Tomas Allen attempted to breach the ballroom at the Washington Hilton, the 2,000 or so guests all dove under the tables, but as one attendee recalls, the phone cameras came out immediately.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Noun
Tesla is not aware of any accidents, fatalities or injuries related to either of the problems in the above recalls.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
He has been accused of vote trading, along with threatening recalls against his colleagues and trying to use law enforcement to silence his critics.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
The last week of recalls and a USDA public health alert all ripple from California Dairies recall of dry milk powder over salmonella concerns.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
For all three recalls, consumers are advised to immediately stop using the stools and to contact the respective companies for full refunds.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Powdered products can be contaminated even when mixed with hot liquids, so staying aware of recalls is important.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
In contrast, the 2026 Toyota Sienna has no current recalls and is noted for its reliability.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Finally, call an authorized manufacturer dealer to check for open recalls.
—Mahsa Saeidi, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Due to evolving safety standards and frequent recalls, baby seats and furniture can't be donated.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recalls
Verb
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And shape a caring leader who constantly remembers each and every American soldier is someone's child.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Feuerbacher remembers slowly adding water from the natural pool into this tub, to try to help the fish acclimate a bit before they were released.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The three eventually work out their differences but not before Edgar turns Miles’s proto-smart-home devices against him, cancels his credit cards, and forges a criminal record for him.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
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Instead, teen boys are quietly swapping first dates, awkward silences, and emotional guesswork for an AI girlfriend who never cancels, never argues, and always texts back.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Jon Copaken’s memories of his friend, Ted Burns, include nights spent in the 18th & Vine District.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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See’s lovers are invited to meet the CEO, nibble on candy and share their See’s memories and stories of their favorite pieces.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Since January 2026, various networks have announced cancellations of more than a dozen shows.—
Alyssa Modos,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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That’s the first time the network has had zero cancellations since at least 2012 (and probably for a number of years before then as well).—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
Verb
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In California, anyone who abandons an elderly person under certain circumstances can be charged with a misdemeanor or possibly a felony.—
Alexiah Syrai Olsen,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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In 1849 Melville switched to full-on fiction with a romance about an American sailor who abandons his whaling ship to explore the South Pacific.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Romvari’s film binds together impressionistic recollections from Jeremy’s 8-year-old sister Sasha (Eylul Guven).—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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This is the backdrop against which our recollections of the nation’s origins are taking place.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Noun
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In agreeing to hear the pair of cases, the justices did not disturb the lower court rulings that blocked the repeals for now.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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The trash and parking fee repeals might be uniquely attractive to a broad swath of San Diegans in a way that may not translate to competitive bidding changes or even pension reform.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Netherlands is the only EU country that automatically revokes the citizenship of its nationals in the event of gaining dual nationality with a non-EU country.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Jamie requests an audience with the families and revokes their letters of banishment.—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Recalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recalls. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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