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 Brooklyn psych-folk artist’s 2025 debut, newly reissued by AD 93, is dissonant, ghostly, and otherworldly, summoning complex emotions with sparse tools.
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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
In other words, a home is capable of summoning the California spirit without actually being there.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
The case had been before an appeals court, which instructed an investigative judge to wait until the officials left office before summoning them for questioning.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
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.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
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
In other words, a home is capable of summoning the California spirit without actually being there.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
The case had been before an appeals court, which instructed an investigative judge to wait until the officials left office before summoning them for questioning.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
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.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for summoning
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Your 9th House of Jaunts wakes as the high-flying Sun embraces dreamy Neptune, calling you to learn, explore, and widen your outlook.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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Lynch allegedly then started calling and texting Finn obsessively.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The Rodney statue has been gathering dust in storage after being removed from public view in Delaware during the 2020 racial justice protests.—
Dan Diamond,
Arkansas Online,
24 Mar. 2026
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Police in recent months have banned meetings or arrested people for gathering to express opposition.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Israel, meanwhile, appears content to keep battering the Islamic Republic, whatever the downstream consequences, while also mustering a new offensive into southern Lebanon against Hezbollah.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 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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Fitbit's marketing materials give the example of someone asking about their cholesterol levels.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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The company is asking the court to issue a preliminary injunction to block the government’s ban from staying in effect while the legal fight plays out.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Athletics are assembling an interesting young core but don’t look ready for prime time yet, and the Los Angeles Angels look destined for another rough year.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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In charge is Eva Stratt (Sandra Hüller), a stern German tactician who is tasked with assembling a global coalition to handle the astrophage problem.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
21 Mar. 2026
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Councilmember Rue Landau, in a statement, touted Parker's plan to use a ride-hailing tax to help fund Philadelphia public schools.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Rivian robotaxis would be available exclusively through Uber’s ride-hailing app.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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That meeting could also be canceled, however, if a federal judge rules on a request from several professional groups to prevent the committee from convening.—
Adam Cancryn,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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Matt Bennett, co-founder of Third Way, said the organization of moderate Democrats plans to meet repeatedly as the next presidential campaign approaches, convening people who will be influencing and working for Democratic candidates.—
Meg Kinnard,
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Your 12th House of Subtlety wakes as the Moon settles into Aries, inviting gentle reflection by writing a private note to capture feelings before obligations crowd your day.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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But in Porto there isn’t a cloud to be seen – and the hotel’s heated saltwater pool looked too inviting to miss swimming a few lengths before bed.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
19 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Summoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summoning. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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