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
Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
There’s something about the atmosphere that recalls the glamour of the 1920s and 1930s.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Reggie recalls Eli putting similar pressure on himself last year.
—Melissa Lockard, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Kemsley, 49, who joined the Bravo reality series at the start of its seventh season in 2016, thoughtfully recalls her ups and downs with Lisa Vanderpump (whom Kemsley knew prior to signing on to the show), Kyle Richards, Erika Girardi, Lisa Rinna, Camille Grammer, to name a few.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Guichard recalls how Leak was a fan of House music, cars and art.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Early on in development, Yacht Club thought adding a randomizer would be fun but also too difficult — basically like making an entire other game, Velasco recalls.
—Jay Peters, The Verge, 27 May 2026
Veronica Champayne, recently retired after more than 35 years with EDD, recalls the commitment expected of job counselors to their job seekers, as well as the behaviors that counselors expected of clients.
—Michael Bernick, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The monochrome version turns shadows into muddy soup, while the color version seems chiefly designed to emphasize the high-pop color costuming that recalls the 1990 Warren Beatty Dick Tracy adaptation.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 26 May 2026
Yu Fang, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
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
Verb
He has been accused of vote trading and threatening recalls against his colleagues and was censured twice by the council.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
There’s something about the atmosphere that recalls the glamour of the 1920s and 1930s.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Reggie recalls Eli putting similar pressure on himself last year.
—Melissa Lockard, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Kemsley, 49, who joined the Bravo reality series at the start of its seventh season in 2016, thoughtfully recalls her ups and downs with Lisa Vanderpump (whom Kemsley knew prior to signing on to the show), Kyle Richards, Erika Girardi, Lisa Rinna, Camille Grammer, to name a few.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Guichard recalls how Leak was a fan of House music, cars and art.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Early on in development, Yacht Club thought adding a randomizer would be fun but also too difficult — basically like making an entire other game, Velasco recalls.
—Jay Peters, The Verge, 27 May 2026
Veronica Champayne, recently retired after more than 35 years with EDD, recalls the commitment expected of job counselors to their job seekers, as well as the behaviors that counselors expected of clients.
—Michael Bernick, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The monochrome version turns shadows into muddy soup, while the color version seems chiefly designed to emphasize the high-pop color costuming that recalls the 1990 Warren Beatty Dick Tracy adaptation.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 26 May 2026
Noun
The result was that teams chased symptoms instead of causes, and the costs showed up as recalls, downtime or customer frustration.
—Yu Fang, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recalls
Verb
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Allyson Felix still remembers the beeping of the monitors in the NICU as her daughter was fighting for her life after her preterm birth in 2018.—
Regina Mahone,
Washington Post,
4 June 2026
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Michelle, who asked that her last name not be published, remembers the day clearly.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
Verb
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While their devices come with a year of Google AI Pro, valued at $240, upgrading to the premium Gemini AI Ultra tier permanently cancels this bundled subscription.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Federal Judge Kathleen Williams of Miami District Court accordingly ordered the case dismissed with prejudice, while noting that the move cancels an upcoming deadline related to her efforts to scrutinize the matter.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
Noun
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For patients, this translates to more time with family, more milestones and more opportunities to make memories.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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The six-episode series features firsthand stories and memories from the journalists and personalities that made the show a must-watch.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Hinds said he's had multiple cancellations as customers do their own math on gas prices.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 June 2026
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The aerospace sector has become very sensitive to energy prices and the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz because jet fuel supply shortages have led to flight cancellations.—
Jeff Marks,Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The brand channels its Ukrainian roots with beautiful embroidery on traditional silhouettes, then easily shifts into contemporary minimalism with an edge that never abandons its cultural and aesthetic roots.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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But when Spurs are trailing, Romero often abandons his defensive position and goes hunting for the ball, seemingly ignoring tactical instructions.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
Noun
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My first question for Jeff Immelt after reading his raw recollections of life after GE on his new Substack, the Long View, was, why now?—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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Through our client's recollections from West Heath Girls’ School, Diana comes across as deeply unassuming and domestically minded; someone whose real ambition was simply to have a family and take pride in ordinary things.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
29 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 7 Jun. 2026.
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