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
Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
That death toll exceeds that of any other round of protest or unrest in Iran in decades, and recalls the chaos surrounding the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
John recalls of their first meeting at a party in Los Angeles in the early 1970s.
—Lizzie Hyman, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
The documentary includes footage of Seinfeld joining those dinners, and an especially poignant segment in which Brooks recalls being present when Reiner died in 2020.
—Stephen Silver, Sun Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Instead, many recalls are initiated due to the potential risk of contamination in the food product.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 27 Jan. 2026
Following the acclaim of his first two mixtapes, Scott recalls wanting to release his debut album as an action figure that included a USB stick.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2026
Speaking with Variety, Vieira recalls first reading about the animal lottery over a decade ago while travelling to Rio.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026
Consumers should still fully cook eggs to 165°F, store them below 40°F, wash hands and surfaces after handling eggs, and stay alert for any local salmonella recalls.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The reason for both recalls comes from fire and burn hazards.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Remedies for those issues arrived through over-the-air updates, and some fans argue software improvements aren’t true recalls.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
The announcement comes as consumer demand for plug-in hybrids has slowed and federal support for electric powertrains has vanished, while, simultaneously, certain Stellantis 4xe vehicles have been marred by continuous recalls.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Look out for recalls Many vehicles get recalled by manufacturers about defects that may be found on the vehicle.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
Marijuana products have been recalled in Colorado for various reasons before, and in 2015, there were at least two recalls due to pesticides — one in September of that year and one in October — although other recalls have been due to yeast and mold, among other reasons.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
With so many different recalls to track, the government may not have enough manpower to monitor them all.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 29 Dec. 2025
Consumers are advised to check the FDA’s Recalls, Market Withdrawals & Safety Alerts page for up-to-date information about this and other active recalls.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Verb
The test of endurance recalls nuclear semiotics.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
That death toll exceeds that of any other round of protest or unrest in Iran in decades, and recalls the chaos surrounding the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
John recalls of their first meeting at a party in Los Angeles in the early 1970s.
—Lizzie Hyman, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
The documentary includes footage of Seinfeld joining those dinners, and an especially poignant segment in which Brooks recalls being present when Reiner died in 2020.
—Stephen Silver, Sun Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Instead, many recalls are initiated due to the potential risk of contamination in the food product.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 27 Jan. 2026
Following the acclaim of his first two mixtapes, Scott recalls wanting to release his debut album as an action figure that included a USB stick.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2026
Speaking with Variety, Vieira recalls first reading about the animal lottery over a decade ago while travelling to Rio.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026
Consumers should still fully cook eggs to 165°F, store them below 40°F, wash hands and surfaces after handling eggs, and stay alert for any local salmonella recalls.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
Noun
That’s how many vehicles Toyota recalled in 2025 across 15 recalls.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The reason for both recalls comes from fire and burn hazards.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Remedies for those issues arrived through over-the-air updates, and some fans argue software improvements aren’t true recalls.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
The announcement comes as consumer demand for plug-in hybrids has slowed and federal support for electric powertrains has vanished, while, simultaneously, certain Stellantis 4xe vehicles have been marred by continuous recalls.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Look out for recalls Many vehicles get recalled by manufacturers about defects that may be found on the vehicle.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
Marijuana products have been recalled in Colorado for various reasons before, and in 2015, there were at least two recalls due to pesticides — one in September of that year and one in October — although other recalls have been due to yeast and mold, among other reasons.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
With so many different recalls to track, the government may not have enough manpower to monitor them all.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 29 Dec. 2025
Consumers are advised to check the FDA’s Recalls, Market Withdrawals & Safety Alerts page for up-to-date information about this and other active recalls.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recalls
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Nguyen remembers when her parents, immigrants from Laos who dreamed of owning a restaurant, first opened Vientiane Noodle Shop on South 35th Street and West National Avenue in the Silver City neighborhood in 2001.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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But for anyone who remembers the cottage-cheese era of wellness retreats, this shift alone still feels like progress.—
Annie Daly,
SELF,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Unfortunately, for personal reasons, Brooks cancels at the last minute.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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The ports will now be re-tendered, a move that cancels CK Hutchison’s 25-year contract.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The silk mousseline garments floated almost like ghosts or memories of Chanel designs past, including the famous skirt suit with its matching cardigan and Karl Lagerfeld modernisms like jeans with a tweed jacket, plus the iconic flap bag.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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For new players, your event offers the chance to form new mahjong memories and connections through the stories of more experienced players.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The surprising twist was the slew of cancellations in — among other places — South Carolina, Georgia and Florida.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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There were cancellations and delays, with the Department of Transportation cutting flights due to safety concerns.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Here, Segall abandons all instruments to concentrate on vocals, leaving his session players to gel into a real band.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
30 Jan. 2026
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What else is going on A Maserati driver kills a man and a dog crossing a Sherman Oaks street, flees the scene and then abandons the car.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Karl Abbott, who was a boy at the time of the freeze, in 1950 recorded his recollections of citrus growers and buyers gathering in the lobby of the San Juan Hotel, which his parents ran, as the temperature dropped.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
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Garnett seemed to enjoy listening to the 48-year-old Pierce’s recollections of college.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Mandate repeals may set off an avalanche of other consequences.—
Allison Ong,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2026
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Boise’s ordinance repeals that section, making those streets subject to a default speed limit of 20 miles per hour.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Trump revokes Canada’s spot on ‘Board of Peace’ 2.—
,
FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The budget law, which funds several of the president's priorities, including tax cuts to wealthy Americans and border security, revokes refugees' access to Medicaid, the state-federal health insurance program for people with low incomes or disabilities, starting in October 2026.—
Renuka Rayasam,
ABC News,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Recalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recalls. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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