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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2
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
Bomani Jones, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026
There are currently two recalls being issued for the 2026 Kia Carnival and an additional for the hybrid version.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The helm recalls a cockpit, with shell seats in a custom pattern inspired by the iconic Ferrari Daytona upholstery.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
The layout recalls an Amalfi hill town more than a Miami Beach resort.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Industry Monk recalls the room feeling slightly busier than usual, the sign-up list longer than an average night.
—Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
Gary recalls once that Horner’s drumstick broke during a music competition in front of judges.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
As a child, Wallin-Damon recalls sitting in classrooms alongside students from around the world.
—Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Courtesy of subject Meanwhile, Carroll recalls noticing a resurgence in Y2K-era media with her friends bringing their own disposable or digital cameras to events to capture fun moments.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Mahsa Saeidi, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Car owners can search NHTSA's database for recalls based on their vehicle's identification number, or VIN.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 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
Children’s Products Recalled Over Fall and Ingestion Risks Several of the recalls involve products used by infants and young children, where safety failures can have especially severe consequences.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
While none of those five recalls have yet made it to ballot, organizers in Sand Springs hope to be an exception.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Forwards Jarrod Bowen and Dominic Solanke, of West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur, have earned recalls.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The recalls cover 849,310 Broncos and Edges as well as 889,950 Escapes, Corsairs, Aviators and Explorers.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Here's what to know about the recalls in Oklahoma.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
His journey recalls the charm of days gone by, where the love of the game was its glue.
—Bomani Jones, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026
There are currently two recalls being issued for the 2026 Kia Carnival and an additional for the hybrid version.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The helm recalls a cockpit, with shell seats in a custom pattern inspired by the iconic Ferrari Daytona upholstery.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
The layout recalls an Amalfi hill town more than a Miami Beach resort.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Industry Monk recalls the room feeling slightly busier than usual, the sign-up list longer than an average night.
—Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
Gary recalls once that Horner’s drumstick broke during a music competition in front of judges.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
As a child, Wallin-Damon recalls sitting in classrooms alongside students from around the world.
—Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Courtesy of subject Meanwhile, Carroll recalls noticing a resurgence in Y2K-era media with her friends bringing their own disposable or digital cameras to events to capture fun moments.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
Finally, call an authorized manufacturer dealer to check for open recalls.
—Mahsa Saeidi, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Car owners can search NHTSA's database for recalls based on their vehicle's identification number, or VIN.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 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
Children’s Products Recalled Over Fall and Ingestion Risks Several of the recalls involve products used by infants and young children, where safety failures can have especially severe consequences.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
While none of those five recalls have yet made it to ballot, organizers in Sand Springs hope to be an exception.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Forwards Jarrod Bowen and Dominic Solanke, of West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur, have earned recalls.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The recalls cover 849,310 Broncos and Edges as well as 889,950 Escapes, Corsairs, Aviators and Explorers.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Here's what to know about the recalls in Oklahoma.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recalls
Verb
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In scenes where Yura remembers her childhood and its connection to the beast, the animation takes on a gauzier, more primitive style that matches the film’s more cosmic, oceanic themes.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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Rockwell remembers learning how to make a phone call during the early Idol seasons, when finalists had dedicated call-in numbers, and still prefers casting votes through more traditional avenues, like texting.—
Philiana Ng,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 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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Making your own memories is super-easy with this portable photo printer.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Multiple customers have relayed their fond memories of the store.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Airlines may cite fuel shortages or rising fuel costs as the reason for cancellations.—
Rio Yamat,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Price hikes, flight cancellations Jet fuel prices increased 103% by the end of March compared to the month prior, according to the International Air Transport Association.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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What to read next The USSR withdraws troops from the border with Afghanistan, as Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev abandons invasion plans to focus his resources on the Space Race.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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God abandons the human race and lets people live out their days as the animal of their choice.—
Mariella Rudi,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The pair travel through New York City and along American highways, the journey surfacing memories of Tehran – among them footage Karampour shot in Iran under censorship, her brother’s childhood recollections, and the story of the murder of Siâvash’s band, The Yellow Dogs, in New York.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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This mirrors what clinicians already do manually — pulling together notes, lab results, and patient recollections to reconstruct a narrative.—
Celina Yong,
STAT,
16 Apr. 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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Jamie requests an audience with the families and revokes their letters of banishment.—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
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If a court revokes citizenship on those grounds, the person could become subject to removal proceedings.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Recalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recalls. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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