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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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 Puerto Rican singer surrounded himself with men and women cutting down the stalks, summoning the territory’s centuries-long colonization, in which sugar played a central role.
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Andrew R. Chow, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
After her death, the South Jakarta Police Criminal Investigation Unit launched an investigation, summoning at least five individuals for question.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
When agents stop to arrest or question someone, the networks signal the location, summoning more people who sound warnings with whistles and honking, film what’s happening and call out legal advice to people being detained.
—Tim Sullivan, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
When the doc tries summoning the presence in the house, the TV comes on with an episode of It’s Buddy, a show of which Grace can find no trace on the internet.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
Winds will shift northerly overnight, summoning colder air as the system departs.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 8 Jan. 2026
But Lee finally had him at his disposal again, summoning the eighth-year pro into the rotation in the first quarter after initially going to Tre Mann to spell Ball.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 24 Dec. 2025
On further reflection, reluctantly tying up your partner and summoning the courage to ask your boss for a raise might not have very much in common.
—Andrew Martin, New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2025
Backxwash, Only Dust Remains Death is ever present in the work of Montreal rapper and producer Backxwash, from face-paint gesturing to Zambian communal ceremonies to tense riffs summoning extreme metal signifiers.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
Andrew R. Chow, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
After her death, the South Jakarta Police Criminal Investigation Unit launched an investigation, summoning at least five individuals for question.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
When agents stop to arrest or question someone, the networks signal the location, summoning more people who sound warnings with whistles and honking, film what’s happening and call out legal advice to people being detained.
—Tim Sullivan, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
When the doc tries summoning the presence in the house, the TV comes on with an episode of It’s Buddy, a show of which Grace can find no trace on the internet.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
Winds will shift northerly overnight, summoning colder air as the system departs.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 8 Jan. 2026
But Lee finally had him at his disposal again, summoning the eighth-year pro into the rotation in the first quarter after initially going to Tre Mann to spell Ball.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 24 Dec. 2025
On further reflection, reluctantly tying up your partner and summoning the courage to ask your boss for a raise might not have very much in common.
—Andrew Martin, New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2025
Backxwash, Only Dust Remains Death is ever present in the work of Montreal rapper and producer Backxwash, from face-paint gesturing to Zambian communal ceremonies to tense riffs summoning extreme metal signifiers.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for summoning
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The Illinois Democrat made further headlines when calling for an immediate hike in the federal minimum wage to $25 per hour.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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And Pete Hegseth’s advice on sending in federal forces can be inferred by his support of a pastor calling for denying women the vote.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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Starring Zo In-sung and Park Jeong-min, the film – named after the intelligence-gathering term for human sources – follows a clash between North and South Korean agents in Vladivostok.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2026
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Glaciologist Helen Fricker also will be studying land and vegetation masses, gathering data that can be broadly used to assess the nature and health of some of the most isolated spots on Earth.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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But Tuesday night’s attempt was abysmal, with Canada only mustering four shots on goal in the first period and just 20 by the end of the night.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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The government in Caracas wants Venezuelans out and about, though the streets are quiet, apart from a few militia members mustering with their motorcycles.—
Mary Triny Mena,
CNN Money,
5 Jan. 2026
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Now the place has once again returned to the market, this time asking the same exact price.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2026
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To encourage more housing, Pritzker is asking lawmakers to limit local governments’ authority over certain residential zoning areas so that multi-family and other structures can be built.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Helion is not yet assembling the fusion reactor, which requires additional engineering and design fine-tuning.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Or, to put it another way, LightBar is assembling bounty hunters to track down misuse of Hollywood IP.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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Tucked in the heart of Dallas, this sprawling green campus has educated young women hailing from the most famous of families, including the Roosevelts and Bushes.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Richaud actually is the choreographer for at least 16 figure skaters in Milan, hailing from 13 different countries.—
The Sports Desk,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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The sales veteran also cites one other bright spot for the sellers convening this week in the Gropius Bas.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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States are in a position to prioritize women’s health by convening the resources and talents of state and local government, America’s research universities, pharmaceutical and tech executives, foundations and community leaders to right this wrong.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Feb. 2026
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In the days leading up to the walkout, Clifton and other student organizers disseminated flyers on social media inviting students to join in.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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After spending the last few years in your first house of self, Saturn and Neptune, your ruling planet, meet up in your second house of income, inviting you to fantasize and strategize about your assets.—
Maressa Brown,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Summoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summoning. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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