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
Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
As Steiner recalls, there was one recognizable name atop the list of those running the probe.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
Brock Akil recalls Weithorn saying.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
His daughter, Caley, recalls being a child and luring Chase out of bed by playing the piano.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Glickman recalls boarding an Air Force G-3 from Andrews along with Secret Service agents, a military official and a series of advisers not on his usual staff.
—Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Brin and Page would later go on to create the Android version of the smartphone, Newsom recalls.
—Cnn.com, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
Stoever recalls receiving that message at age 26 from a financial mentor.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
Akili recalls that during one of Jackson’s 1984 visits to San Diego, the poet and musician Gil Scott-Heron was in town performing.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 27 Feb. 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
Nissan issued two recalls, affecting a total of 642,698 Rogue compact SUVs, because of separate problems with the vehicles' gears and engines that can cause a loss of power, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 19 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
In 2025, the automaker set a record, ending the year with 152 recalls.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
As recalls, threats of lawsuits and accusations of regulatory failures filled the airwaves, Nestle and Danone were punished in the stock market.
—Tara Patel, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
Trader Joe’s had 10 product recalls in 2025 affecting items like peaches, turkey wraps, and Cajun-style fettuccini alfredo, all recalled due to possible listeria contamination, according to a list on the company’s website.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
As Steiner recalls, there was one recognizable name atop the list of those running the probe.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
Brock Akil recalls Weithorn saying.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
His daughter, Caley, recalls being a child and luring Chase out of bed by playing the piano.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Glickman recalls boarding an Air Force G-3 from Andrews along with Secret Service agents, a military official and a series of advisers not on his usual staff.
—Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Brin and Page would later go on to create the Android version of the smartphone, Newsom recalls.
—Cnn.com, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
Stoever recalls receiving that message at age 26 from a financial mentor.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
Akili recalls that during one of Jackson’s 1984 visits to San Diego, the poet and musician Gil Scott-Heron was in town performing.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
In February, the Food and Drug Administration issued several different recalls of products on shelves nationwide.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 27 Feb. 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
Nissan issued two recalls, affecting a total of 642,698 Rogue compact SUVs, because of separate problems with the vehicles' gears and engines that can cause a loss of power, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 19 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
In 2025, the automaker set a record, ending the year with 152 recalls.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
As recalls, threats of lawsuits and accusations of regulatory failures filled the airwaves, Nestle and Danone were punished in the stock market.
—Tara Patel, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recalls
Verb
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Fleming remembers his mom saying.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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Chastain’s father, Shawn, remembers the first time his daughter attended an invite-only workout of Relph’s featuring Johnson, McNeeley and Walter, who spent part of their high school careers at Lake Highlands, Richardson Pearce and McKinney, respectively.—
Greg Riddle,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
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Advertisement When Eun-jae disappears before the transplant, Seong-sin sends his men to kill her, but cancels the order at the last second.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The beloved comediennes locked in on a PG-13 field trip when asked about on-set memories in a Vanity Fair retrospective published Tuesday.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Feb. 2026
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Brock Nelson returned to the Colorado Avalanche with a gold medal and some forever memories after helping the United States win the men’s hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The airline said additional cancellations may be announced, and many other airlines were suspending flights into the region through the weekend.—
CARA RUBINSKY,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Lufthansa confirmed cancellations of flights to and from Tel Aviv, Israel, citing the safety of passengers and crew members.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Anyone who takes or abandons a shopping cart can be convicted of a petty misdemeanor.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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As for that Lucy and Stephen ending, Oppenheimer previously explained in her deep dive with THR on the finale that the moment when Stephen abandons Lucy at the gas station is ultimately what frees her from their relationship, and Van Patten agrees.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Nestled between Yo’s recollections of childhood and early adulthood are establishing shots and dramatizations that, at first, can be hard to decipher as having been shot in real spaces or in Fitch’s meticulous 1/3rd scale models.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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The crowd wasn’t fazed by Dillane being alone on stage and laughed often at his expletive-laced recollections on his career path.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Trump repeals landmark climate finding Connor Giffin is an environmental reporter for The Courier Journal.—
Connor Giffin,
Louisville Courier Journal,
20 Feb. 2026
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The new version repeals that provision, but gives gun owners broad protections against public officials.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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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Trump revokes Canada’s spot on ‘Board of Peace’ 2.—
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FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Recalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recalls. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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