summoned

verb

past tense of summon
1
as in called
to demand or request the presence or service of without explanation, the managing editor summoned me to his office

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2
as in gathered
to call into being through the use of one's inner resources or powers managed to summon a bright smile despite the gloomy day

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3
as in mustered
to bring together in assembly by or as if by command summoned a special session of parliament

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Recent Examples of summoned But on Wednesday, Chris Bonelli, Waymo’s product communications manager, summoned one of the all-electric, custom robotaxis to the flowering neighborhood park not far from Cherry Creek to demonstrate the technology to the press. — Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026 In Ohio, Haitians are being summoned to Immigration and Customs Enforcement offices and fitted with electronic ankle monitors. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026 The 23-year-old has been summoned from Triple-A Gwinnett and, by the look of things, will have plenty of runway to become a rotation mainstay. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 19 Aug. 2026 When right-hander Kevin Gausman departed mid-inning in the fifth because of cramping in his left hand, Assad was summoned from the bullpen to take over and warm up on the mound. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 Firefighters were summoned to a residential structure fire in Oak Ridge North with a preliminary report that occupants of the home were still inside. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026 Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid summoned a staffer to repair a troubling divot, while linebacker Terrel Bernard supervised. — Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026 The pair largely haven’t spoken in a decade, and Rushville’s sheriff has only summoned John after finding Hal’s body at the football stadium, where their intergalactic murder investigation began all those years ago. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026 The jurors will be summoned through the regular jury process. — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for summoned
  1. called
  2. gathered
  3. mustered
  4. asked
  5. convened
  6. invited
  7. assembled
  8. hailed
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  • Police reinforcements were called late Saturday to the temporary accommodation center for asylum seekers in Sintiki, a few kilometers (miles) from the Bulgarian border, after migrants threw rocks at guards, according to police.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • However, the displays produced artifact images called burn-in and the brightness of the OLED displays degraded quickly when the displays were operated at high brightness levels when used in the daytime.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of called
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  • An Israeli military source told CNN the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had gathered intelligence on Turkey’s plans to deploy personnel, drones and air-defense systems at the site.
    — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The 33% approval the president gathered also tied his worst approval rating during his first term in office.
    — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of gathered
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  • Josh Lowe hit a sacrifice fly, and Gustavo Campero added an RBI single, but that was all the offense the Angels mustered.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Coming off three losses in Philadelphia, the Marlins mustered only one hit through seven innings (by Owen Caissie) before Marsee began the eighth with a triple down the right field line.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
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  • Those in the area who wish to donate supplies such as water and sports drinks are asked to drop them off at Clear Fork Bank in Mineral Wells.
    — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Eisenkot also led Netanyahu 47% to 34% when respondents were asked who was better suited to serve as prime minister.
    — Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of asked
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  • Mapping out time took further root in October 1884 during the International Meridian Conference held in Washington, DC, which convened 25 different nations to create a global standard for keeping track of time.
    — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
  • CollectorX convened a one-of-a-kind event designed to unite art collectors, curators, advisors, and museum trustees of color with a particular focus on art from the Diaspora.
    — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of convened
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  • In August of 2017, media members throughout Southern California were invited to reserve a time for a one-on-one interview with the California Interscholastic Federation’s then-commissioner, Rob Wigod.
    — Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Diomandé’s time at DME Academy ended in 2024, but he had already been invited to trials at professional clubs around the world.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of invited
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  • The International Association of Assessing Officers has assembled a task force to study the issue.
    — Alex Nitkin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The platform offers a window into how earning a living can increasingly be assembled from different sources rather than tied entirely to one employer.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of assembled
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  • Similar court decisions have happened across several Chinese cities and are being hailed as victories for workers’ rights.
    — Jennifer Pak, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department’s response during the 2023 shooting at The Covenant School was hailed as an example of training successfully put to use.
    — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of hailed

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“Summoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summoned. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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