1
as in calling
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 gathering
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 mustering
to bring together in assembly by or as if by command
summoned a special session of parliament
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Recent Examples of summoning
The trailer already gives you an idea of the memes that will spawn from this movie, between Grogu using that telescope, summoning a bowl of chips with the Force, riding on a mini speeder with a bunch of Babu Friks, or eating space popcorn at a sporting event with dad.
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Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2025
Seven people receive mysterious poison pen letters summoning them to a posh townhouse.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Cannon has scheduled three days for jury selection in Routh's case, summoning 180 people to a federal courthouse in Fort Pierce, Florida.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
To assert his view in a personal and visible way, in early 1951 Truman took the unprecedented step of summoning to the White House the entire Federal Reserve Open Market Committee.
—Robert Hormats, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
After the dance, Bianca takes the mic, summoning Morticia and Dort to the stage.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
The attack involved summoning a flood of UDP packets with the goal of overwhelming the target server.
—PC Magazine, 2 Sep. 2025
One person died at the scene, the CHP indicated by summoning the Medical Examiner’s office to the scene.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Instead, Angel sees red, lifts off the table and tries to choke the life out of Dexter, summoning the ghosts of his old friends who died because of Dexter’s actions.
—Josh Wigler, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025
Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2025
Seven people receive mysterious poison pen letters summoning them to a posh townhouse.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Cannon has scheduled three days for jury selection in Routh's case, summoning 180 people to a federal courthouse in Fort Pierce, Florida.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
To assert his view in a personal and visible way, in early 1951 Truman took the unprecedented step of summoning to the White House the entire Federal Reserve Open Market Committee.
—Robert Hormats, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
After the dance, Bianca takes the mic, summoning Morticia and Dort to the stage.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
The attack involved summoning a flood of UDP packets with the goal of overwhelming the target server.
—PC Magazine, 2 Sep. 2025
One person died at the scene, the CHP indicated by summoning the Medical Examiner’s office to the scene.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Instead, Angel sees red, lifts off the table and tries to choke the life out of Dexter, summoning the ghosts of his old friends who died because of Dexter’s actions.
—Josh Wigler, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for summoning
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This zone is crucial for pitch framing, where catchers use their presentation to influence umpires into calling borderline pitches strikes.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
27 Sep. 2025
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Inside linebackers coach Zak Kuhr filled in for Williams calling defensive plays in Week 2 and 3.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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Some ships of China’s research fleet, including the Xiang Yang Hong class of oceanographic survey ships, are suspected to have links to the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy and may conduct seabed mapping or other dual-use intelligence-gathering activities with military value.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Casale and Officer Li sprang into action, gathering the necessary medical supplies from their vehicle to assist with the delivery.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Creativity was sorely lacking last season, with the side mustering the lowest xG of any side to avoid relegation, but now an attacking midfield trident of Grealish, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Iliman Ndiaye brims with promise and guile.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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In Week 1 at Green Bay, the Lions didn't score a touchdown until the game's final minute en route to mustering just 13 points while losing 27-13.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 Sep. 2025
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Confident in his abilities and comfortable with awkward silence, Counsell is constantly asking questions and gathering information.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Many of the major talent agencies across New York and Los Angeles, including the likes of CAA, WME and UTA, were hit with a letter Tuesday asking agents and their clients to boycott the Surrey Hotel in New York City, at least for now.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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Soon, the show introduces the Guinness family enforcer Sean Rafferty, a steely and strong-jawed James Norton, who’s assembling his men to tamp down on the protestors.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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As the time went by, viewers saw the couple — who tied the knot in 2018 — getting ultrasounds, assembling various baby toys and setting up their nursery, which McCreery told PEOPLE was Winnie the Pooh-themed.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Kickstarter runs for the month of October, with the book hailing from Side Hustle Comics.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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Starting next week, about 2,500 students hailing from 110 countries will relocate to the new campus.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
28 Sep. 2025
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Poland also invoked the alliance’s Article 4 pillar, convening NATO members for consultation over threats to a member.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
25 Sep. 2025
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After first convening a task force on how to implement the measure, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s office proposed several changes and exemptions to balance the climate-friendly goals of the ordinance with the interests of small restaurants and businesses.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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In the 58th minute, Shrader received the ball from left back Selma Bacha a handful of yards outside the penalty box before sending in an inviting left-footed cross to Heaps.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Tranquility reigns here, inviting you to truly relax and find peace.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Summoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summoning. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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