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
For some, the prospect of summoning the will for jubilation on Easter morning may have felt difficult.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Razer is summoning hungry gamers to Best Buy, where shoppers can get a free $25 Taco Bell gift card with the purchase of a gaming accessory today only.
—Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 2 Apr. 2026
Hackers can then use the army of infected computers to launch DDoS attacks, which involve summoning waves of internet traffic to overwhelm a website, app or IP address to try and take them offline.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
The Brooklyn psych-folk artist’s 2025 debut, newly reissued by AD 93, is dissonant, ghostly, and otherworldly, summoning complex emotions with sparse tools.
—Vrinda Jagota, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2026
Sounds idyllic, except one neighbor keeps summoning the cops — and eventually someone gets shot.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Trump is summoning a new working group, comprised of athletes, coaches, administrators and college presidents.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 3 Mar. 2026
But sometimes the zip isn’t there, with zone defense often a game-saving alternative, as if summoning Mariano Rivera.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
Alice cleverly doesn’t answer when Araminta demands to know if the queen is summoning her, just shoots her a coy smile.
—Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Razer is summoning hungry gamers to Best Buy, where shoppers can get a free $25 Taco Bell gift card with the purchase of a gaming accessory today only.
—Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 2 Apr. 2026
Hackers can then use the army of infected computers to launch DDoS attacks, which involve summoning waves of internet traffic to overwhelm a website, app or IP address to try and take them offline.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
The Brooklyn psych-folk artist’s 2025 debut, newly reissued by AD 93, is dissonant, ghostly, and otherworldly, summoning complex emotions with sparse tools.
—Vrinda Jagota, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2026
Sounds idyllic, except one neighbor keeps summoning the cops — and eventually someone gets shot.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Trump is summoning a new working group, comprised of athletes, coaches, administrators and college presidents.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 3 Mar. 2026
But sometimes the zip isn’t there, with zone defense often a game-saving alternative, as if summoning Mariano Rivera.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
Alice cleverly doesn’t answer when Araminta demands to know if the queen is summoning her, just shoots her a coy smile.
—Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for summoning
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Like our president, this is calling for me.—
Jack Fink
April 12,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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How to track your federal tax refund Taxpayers can check the status of their federal tax refunds on the IRS website, the IRS2Go mobile app, or by calling 800-829-1954.—
Bailey Allen,
Cape Cod Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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The federal law sets out rules and procedures for gathering foreign intelligence through electronic surveillance, physical searches, pen registers and more.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Bhosle died on Sunday aged 92 after suffering a heart attack, and huge crowds are gathering ahead of a her funeral, which takes place this evening in Mumbai, India, at Shivaji Park.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2026
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Over the first five minutes, Texas went 2-for-5 from the field with two turnovers while mustering a measly four points.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Apr. 2026
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Vitello shakes up lineup After mustering just one run and totaling 13 hits en route to being swept by the New York Yankees, rookie manager Tony Vitello shook up his starting lineup by batting shortstop Willy Adames at leadoff and second baseman Luis Arraez at cleanup.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Defense attorneys, who said Horner has autism spectrum disorder and various mental illnesses, are asking jurors to sentence Horner to life in prison without parole.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Long Beach Aquarium officials are asking the public to help raise funding for Meatloaf, a 200-pound sea turtle that was rescued from the San Gabriel River in January.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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If paired with traps like this one, scientists elsewhere could start assembling antihydrogen themselves, and this would be a game-changer.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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Demolition and recovery crews on the site spent Friday assembling a large crane and a wrecking ball that will be used during the demolition process.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The fifth installment of Global Citizen NOW, a gathering of leaders hailing from government, policy, advocacy, business, entertainment and philanthropy, is set to take place at New York’s Spring Studios on May 14.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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Local taxis and ride-hailing service Uber are available in the city but tend to be pricier than their public transportation counterparts.—
Kim Kay,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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Ronshausen was seen leaving the Leon County Courthouse the same day the Hope Florida grand jury was convening.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Andy Rodgers, based in Dubai, has joined Semafor from Bloomberg Media as Executive Director for Marketing & Business Development and will be focused on incubating new partnerships with leading institutions and organizations across the region and innovating new digital and convening products.—
Rachel Keidan,
semafor.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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For one day only, a classic roadside pitstop will be transformed into a desert beauty destination, inviting guests to cruise through the brand's universe of color, glow and artistry through a series of interactive touch points.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Bateman believed this, often inviting them over to his home, setting up hours of filming time, and eventually letting his wives be alone with Marie.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Summoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summoning. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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