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
Tony Plohetski, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Role models are important to Rasch, who recalls advice from a general counsel at one of his employers.
—Sheree R. Curry, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Vaguely, Grace recalls what’s gone wrong back home.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Kudrow recalls their first meal with clarity.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Novogratz recalls the afternoon in 2014 when his Princeton roommate Joseph Lubin brought him to Brooklyn to meet members of the Ethereum Foundation, who would launch their platform the following year.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 17 Mar. 2026
Phelan recalls catching a pass and being tackled by two Miami defenders.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Related Stories Hershey recalls how the McKay talk, organized in partnership with Climate Emergency Fund and also featuring an array of scientists and researchers, offered participants a precious insight into the theory of how change happens.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
There have been smaller recalls related to continuous glucose monitors.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
CBS News, 8 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
The transition rules, by the way, also now permit teams to utilize five recalls from the AHL after the NHL trade deadline (one more than the league used to permit in previous seasons).
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Here's what to know about the recalls in Oklahoma.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 5 Mar. 2026
Arguably Jeep is the Kleenex of off-road vehicles, but the brand’s traditionally rugged reputation has been mired in a mountain of issues ranging from poor reliability, massive recalls, strategic confusion, and more.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 25 Feb. 2026
The decision was supposed to provide clarity for businesses that have spent the last year surfing the waves of tariff announcements and subsequent recalls.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 24 Feb. 2026
The auto industry has historically used a 12-volt system with a lead-acid battery for all vehicles to power the car’s accessories — but that’s been problematic and caused recalls for many EVs.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
But Ford did end the year with a record 153 recalls.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
At his sentencing, Cooper recalls a prosecutor assuring her that oversight would not end with the judge’s sentence of 15 years' probation.
—Tony Plohetski, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Role models are important to Rasch, who recalls advice from a general counsel at one of his employers.
—Sheree R. Curry, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Vaguely, Grace recalls what’s gone wrong back home.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Kudrow recalls their first meal with clarity.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Novogratz recalls the afternoon in 2014 when his Princeton roommate Joseph Lubin brought him to Brooklyn to meet members of the Ethereum Foundation, who would launch their platform the following year.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 17 Mar. 2026
Phelan recalls catching a pass and being tackled by two Miami defenders.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Related Stories Hershey recalls how the McKay talk, organized in partnership with Climate Emergency Fund and also featuring an array of scientists and researchers, offered participants a precious insight into the theory of how change happens.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
There have been smaller recalls related to continuous glucose monitors.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
The recalls cover 849,310 Broncos and Edges as well as 889,950 Escapes, Corsairs, Aviators and Explorers.
—CBS News, 8 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
The transition rules, by the way, also now permit teams to utilize five recalls from the AHL after the NHL trade deadline (one more than the league used to permit in previous seasons).
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Here's what to know about the recalls in Oklahoma.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 5 Mar. 2026
Arguably Jeep is the Kleenex of off-road vehicles, but the brand’s traditionally rugged reputation has been mired in a mountain of issues ranging from poor reliability, massive recalls, strategic confusion, and more.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 25 Feb. 2026
The decision was supposed to provide clarity for businesses that have spent the last year surfing the waves of tariff announcements and subsequent recalls.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 24 Feb. 2026
The auto industry has historically used a 12-volt system with a lead-acid battery for all vehicles to power the car’s accessories — but that’s been problematic and caused recalls for many EVs.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
But Ford did end the year with a record 153 recalls.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recalls
Verb
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The Detroit natives remembers the DJ as one of his first friends in New York.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Danial, who is the general campaign chair for the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, remembers her childhood before the Iranian Revolution as a happy, more peaceful time.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If an airline cancels a flight or a connection becomes impossible, passengers are typically entitled to rebook or request refunds, depending on the airline’s policies.—
Hana Al-Khodairi,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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If a friend cancels or a team changes venues, respond with alternate options rather than vague guilt.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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When viewers first met Robby, the man was a nervous wreck, lost in inescapable memories of the ER’s plague years.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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As the Creature befriends a blind man (David Bradley), who has shared his love of books, Elordi's character explores his sense of self, and his sense of purpose, and seeks answers – in literature, and in his own fragmented memories.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The couple stayed one additional night at their original resort after management offered guests affected by cancellations a 50% discount from the regular rate of about $1,500.—
Blane Bachelor,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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But the wave of cancellations proved difficult to sustain.—
Steven Sloan,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The end of the pilot offers one option, then tries it out again at the end of Episode 2, and then abandons it for the rest of the season.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 Mar. 2026
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Sometimes the game simply abandons you.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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My recollections of that day are hazy.—
Elwyn "Bud" Myers,
Outdoor Life,
11 Mar. 2026
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Those conversations with Harper and Judge will be Eldridge’s core recollections from this day, but the 21-year-old also made a couple of plays worth remembering.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 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 Department of Investigation in an April 2024 report found fault with how the NYPD, the Department of Transportation and Department of Education issues and revokes parking permits.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Among other things, the legislation adds work requirements for able-bodied adults starting in January 2027, revokes Medicaid access to some immigrants, including refugees and people seeking asylum, and checks whether someone is eligible for the program every six months instead of every year.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Recalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recalls. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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