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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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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
Naturally, the orphans start being tormented by a demon, who was summoned after the girl’s parents prayed to whatever entity would bring their daughter back.
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Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Louie is summoned to the apartment of Joe Black, a higher-up gangster played by John Malkovich with a manner so quizzical yet threatening that his voice just about quivers with unexpressed rage.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
As nationwide protests escalated across the world’s third largest democracy last week, Subianto during the weekend summoned the country’s prominent figures and canceled a high-profile trip to China.
—Niniek Karmini, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
The name of that juvenile and what exactly prompted police to be summoned to the three-bedroom home on Crane Creek Lane were blacked out in the report.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2025
When one of the most famous Parisian designers, Karl Lagerfeld, summoned her via current brand CEO Pier Paolo Righi, Hilton signed on to star in the brand's fall campaign.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Abrego Garcia was detained at the ICE Baltimore Field Office on Monday after being summoned there just two days after his release from pre-trial detention on charges of human trafficking.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 27 Aug. 2025
In Tennessee, dispatchers summoned all available officers from the university’s police department, according to a news release from the school.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
France has summoned American ambassador Charles Kushner to Paris, after the diplomat accused the country of not doing enough to combat antisemitism in a letter to French President Emmanuel Macron.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Louie is summoned to the apartment of Joe Black, a higher-up gangster played by John Malkovich with a manner so quizzical yet threatening that his voice just about quivers with unexpressed rage.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
As nationwide protests escalated across the world’s third largest democracy last week, Subianto during the weekend summoned the country’s prominent figures and canceled a high-profile trip to China.
—Niniek Karmini, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
The name of that juvenile and what exactly prompted police to be summoned to the three-bedroom home on Crane Creek Lane were blacked out in the report.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2025
When one of the most famous Parisian designers, Karl Lagerfeld, summoned her via current brand CEO Pier Paolo Righi, Hilton signed on to star in the brand's fall campaign.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Abrego Garcia was detained at the ICE Baltimore Field Office on Monday after being summoned there just two days after his release from pre-trial detention on charges of human trafficking.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 27 Aug. 2025
In Tennessee, dispatchers summoned all available officers from the university’s police department, according to a news release from the school.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
France has summoned American ambassador Charles Kushner to Paris, after the diplomat accused the country of not doing enough to combat antisemitism in a letter to French President Emmanuel Macron.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for summoned
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For the high-energy number, which at times resembled a block party and at other times a protest, Carpenter called on a number of drag stars.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
8 Sep. 2025
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Turkey’s best men’s marathoner in Rio was born in Kenya — once named Mike Kipruto Kigen, and now called Kaan Kigen Ozbilen — and two of their three athletes in the women’s marathon originated from Ethiopia.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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It is said the bees gathered at the cemetery, resting on the tent over the grave and on the floral displays, returning to their hives after the service concluded.—
Elizabeth Bass Parman,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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More than 100 people gathered at Idaho Capitol steps on Friday evening for the second annual Boise Trans March to rally for LGBTQ+ rights in Idaho — a state where these groups feel under attack.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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Remember, this is a franchise that mustered just 110 homers in 2022.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Give credit to the Dolphins' defense for being able to remotely stop the run game, as 156 rushing yards were all that was mustered.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Jones had no comment when asked about his exchange with Tranquill, instead focusing on the bigger picture.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Before receiving his sentence, Johnson asked the judge to view his actions from the perspective of a father.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Tusk, the Polish prime minister, convened an extraordinary government meeting early on Wednesday, bringing together the country's emergency and military officials.—
Will Gretsky,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Thaksin departed Thailand for a medical checkup in Dubai late Thursday just before the parliament convened on Friday to pick a new Prime Minister to replace Paetongtarn.—
Phisanu Phromchanya,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Before the incident, Erin allegedly invited her ex-husband, Simon Patterson, his parents, Don Patterson and Gail Patterson, and his aunt and uncle, Heather Wilkinson and Ian Wilkinson, to her home in Leongatha, Australia, to discuss a medical issue.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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He was invited to Sandy Springs on a press trip and stayed at the Hyatt House Atlanta / Perimeter Center, which USA TODAY toured separately.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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The new batch will join nearly 8,300 other operational Starlink satellites up there, continuing to flesh out the biggest spacecraft network ever assembled.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The two delivery men moved my couch into a different room in my home, and assembled the sofa.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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She has been hailed for her deep understanding of local government and ability to reach across the aisle to implement her agenda.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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She was hailed as a seminal aesthetic and technical influence by such luminaries as Andy Warhol, Quentin Tarantino and Madonna.—
Daniel Jonah Wolpert,
NPR,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Summoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summoned. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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