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 cancelations
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
Tom Burrows, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
There is even Depardieu’s own late son, Guillaume, whose death at age thirty-seven was hastened along by heroin use that had ruined his health, and over whom Ferrara recalls Depardieu shedding copious tears during one of their early meetings.
—Nick Pinkerton, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The country was emerging from a nightmare, recalls Moses, then the medical director at an Ebola treatment center.
—NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
Trevante recalls his last moments with the boy and the trauma of his service in Afghanistan.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Hopkins recalls moments that have stayed with her for decades.
—Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
Owners impacted by either or both recalls can contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Where is the mild varietal that recalls an afternoon garden, the smoke that relaxes without disorienting?
—Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
In the exclusive clip, Walken recalls meeting Jerry and Anne early on in their careers.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued multiple recalls for vehicles last week, including notices for over 600,000 Ford vehicles across two recalls.
—James Powel, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Reser's Fine Foods, of Beaverton, Oregon, and The Kroger Company, of Cincinnati, Ohio, had both issued separate recalls for different pasta products on September 26.
—News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
Ford leads the industry in recalls with 116 so far this year, a record for an automaker.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
Colby Bishop, Portsmouth’s talismanic striker who is the club’s top goalscorer in the 21st century, recalls to The Athletic the moment in the summer of 2024 when his life was turned upside down.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
There is even Depardieu’s own late son, Guillaume, whose death at age thirty-seven was hastened along by heroin use that had ruined his health, and over whom Ferrara recalls Depardieu shedding copious tears during one of their early meetings.
—Nick Pinkerton, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The country was emerging from a nightmare, recalls Moses, then the medical director at an Ebola treatment center.
—NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
Trevante recalls his last moments with the boy and the trauma of his service in Afghanistan.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Hopkins recalls moments that have stayed with her for decades.
—Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
Owners impacted by either or both recalls can contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Where is the mild varietal that recalls an afternoon garden, the smoke that relaxes without disorienting?
—Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
In the exclusive clip, Walken recalls meeting Jerry and Anne early on in their careers.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
The following products were included in the recalls.
—Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued multiple recalls for vehicles last week, including notices for over 600,000 Ford vehicles across two recalls.
—James Powel, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Reser's Fine Foods, of Beaverton, Oregon, and The Kroger Company, of Cincinnati, Ohio, had both issued separate recalls for different pasta products on September 26.
—News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
Ford leads the industry in recalls with 116 so far this year, a record for an automaker.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recalls
Verb
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Someone remembers him admiring her dachshunds.—
Joy Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Jack Brayboy remembers when Van Buren Avenue in Charlotte’s McCrorey Heights neighborhood led a massive hill near Mulberry Avenue and Fairfield Street.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After her family cancels holiday plans at the last minute, Nell decides to spend the week of Christmas having fun on her own!—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Miami cancels school, orders state of emergency About 10 minutes to the west, the community of Miami was also recovering from intense flooding.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The memories of those late-game collapses crept in when the Sabres’ 4-2 lead became 4-3 early in the third period.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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To avoid any issues but keep the memories, place any souvenir stamps in a travel journal.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When the company abandons its traditional Nutcracker for a childless, avant-garde version — thus denying Harris’s daughter the starring role she’s dreamed of — Harris leaps into action.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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Strangely, the show abandons her storyline just after the midpoint of the season.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But there’s a lot to be gained from listening to first-hand recollections.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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The series takes a comprehensive look at the case, airing evidence that was never shared with the jury and conversations with sources whose recollections upend prosecutors’ theory of the crime.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This summer, Kehlani faced several concert cancellations following her public defense of Palestinians amid Israel’s war in Gaza.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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Then again, ticket refunds for cancellations are quick and automatic these days.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Disbarment, which revokes a lawyer's license to practice law, is the most severe professional sanction for attorneys.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Missouri isn’t a state that automatically revokes a police license when an officer is convicted of a serious crime.—
Katie Moore,
Kansas City Star,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The repeals still need to make it into the final version of the defense policy legislation hashed out both chambers, but the effort clearly has momentum.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The repeals do not conclude the litigation.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Recalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recalls. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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