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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
Bobby Brooks trousers are also summoned.
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Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
The advantages are tantalizing, particularly for a vehicle that’s going to be summoned on demand.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
In 1777, he was summoned to Paris to meet with American revolutionaries, including Benjamin Franklin.
—Amanda Rosa
updated April 28, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Alexander Graf Lambsdorff, the German ambassador to Russia, was summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry on Monday morning, dpa reported, regarding alleged contacts between German politicians and terrorist organizations.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Celeste was last known to be alive on April 23, 2025, when d4vd summoned her to his home in the Hollywood Hills, District Attorney Nathan Hochman said.
—Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
The production, subduedly aglow in Adam Honoré and Spencer Doughtie’s lighting, has the lyrical beauty of a vintage photograph magically summoned to life.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
The heads of the US Federal Reserve and Treasury urgently summoned Wall Street leaders last week on concerns about Mythos, which some fear may be a hacking superweapon that could destabilize the global financial system.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Local police were summoned and used pepper spray and handcuffs to gain control of the out-of-control and dangerous patient.
—Rick Pozniak, Boston Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
The advantages are tantalizing, particularly for a vehicle that’s going to be summoned on demand.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
In 1777, he was summoned to Paris to meet with American revolutionaries, including Benjamin Franklin.
—Amanda Rosa
updated April 28, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Alexander Graf Lambsdorff, the German ambassador to Russia, was summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry on Monday morning, dpa reported, regarding alleged contacts between German politicians and terrorist organizations.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Celeste was last known to be alive on April 23, 2025, when d4vd summoned her to his home in the Hollywood Hills, District Attorney Nathan Hochman said.
—Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
The production, subduedly aglow in Adam Honoré and Spencer Doughtie’s lighting, has the lyrical beauty of a vintage photograph magically summoned to life.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
The heads of the US Federal Reserve and Treasury urgently summoned Wall Street leaders last week on concerns about Mythos, which some fear may be a hacking superweapon that could destabilize the global financial system.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Local police were summoned and used pepper spray and handcuffs to gain control of the out-of-control and dangerous patient.
—Rick Pozniak, Boston Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for summoned
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An account called TrishCrave on X, which is dedicated to posting about internet star Trisha Paytas, shared a photo of the creator wearing a silver-blue corset co-ord set racked up 1,400 likes on the platform.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Robinson was called for three personal fouls before halftime, too.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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Though not on an official government holiday, crowds have since gathered around the country on the first of May to celebrate the achievements and struggles of the working class.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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During production last summer, fans gathered nearby, taking photos and videos as scenes were filmed.—
Kelly McGreal , Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Dallas has only mustered three five-on-five goals (while giving up 11).—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The team mustered just four runs in three games during the home sweep against the Rockies over the weekend.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Chesney asked, posing as a reporter during Moore’s interview.—
Sean Campbell,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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The bill — after a late amendment — would’ve asked voters to decide whether Colorado law enforcement should be able to access individuals’ data from third-party brokers without a warrant.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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The plan, which was submitted the day before the Legislature convened a four-day special session on redistricting Tuesday, eliminates four of the eight current Democratic-leaning districts, giving Republicans a 24-to-four advantage.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors also convened three secret grand juries between November 2025 and February 2026 to collect evidence against Burke, according to Silverman.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Amazon owner Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sanchez Bezos have reportedly invited guests to a Saturday night party preceding Monday’s Met Gala, which the couple is co-chairing.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Players of all ages and skill levels are invited to participate in the Beginners, Intermediate and Advance placements.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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In the process, however, one of the big distinguishing aspects of TV – the large audiences who once assembled to watch dramas, sitcoms and reality shows – has eroded.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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The material below was assembled through reporting and a survey provided to Gonez.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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With just 15 percent of its land planted to Sangiovese—known locally as Brunello for over 400 years—Brunello di Montalcino is often hailed as the pinnacle of the variety.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
3 May 2026
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China dominates a large trade imbalance with Africa China hailed its tariff-free deal as promoting common development, but there is a large trade imbalance between it and Africa, while African nations owe Beijing billions in debt repayments.—
Gerald Imray,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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“Summoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summoned. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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