Synonyms of call
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as in to shout 
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as in to dial
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as in to visit
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as in to cancel
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as in to consider
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as in to cry
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as in to summon
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as in to estimate
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as in to ask
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as in to name
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as in to order
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as in cry
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as in visit
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as in message
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as in request
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as in to shout
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
we could hear someone calling for help from the other side of the wall
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as in to visit
to make a brief visit
the hospital posts the hours during which friends and relatives may call
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as in to cancel
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
the game was called on account of rain
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as in to summon
to bring together in assembly by or as if by command
called all the night workers in for a meeting
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as in to estimate
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
let's call that five feet for now, and we'll measure it out later
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as in to ask
to demand or request the presence or service of
rushed to call a tow truck operator when the car broke down
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as in to name
to give a name to
we've decided to call the kitten "Molly"
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as in to predict
to tell of or describe beforehand
somehow the political pundit called the race results within a mere percentage point
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as in cry
a natural vocal sound made by an animal
a ranger who could immediately identify the call of every creature in the forest
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as in visit
a coming to see another briefly for social or business reasons
we paid a call on the new neighbors the day after they moved in
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as in message
a communication by telephone
give me a call as soon as you arrive, so I'll know you got there safely
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as in request
an act or instance of asking for information
put out a call for background information about the suspect
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as in right
an entitlement to something
you have no call to insult people
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as in decision
a position arrived at after consideration
I told you my preference for a cruise destination, but it's your call
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as in demand
the state of being sought after especially for purchase
there's not much call for woodstoves in this part of the country
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Recent Examples of call
WSJ, 14 Feb. 2023
However, today most young people rarely call each other.
—Andrea Wigfield, CNN, 14 Feb. 2023
Vijay Pandey, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
An ordinance is set to be introduced next week that would end that arrangement and make the city responsible once again for picking up stray animals and responding to dog bite complaints and animal welfare calls, the press secretary for Mayor Quinton Lucas confirmed on Tuesday.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2025
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Marx himself would call DEI a classic case of ideology, a set of benign-seeming ideas that disguise the workings of the rulers, in this case empowered progressives.
—WSJ, 14 Feb. 2023
However, today most young people rarely call each other.
—Andrea Wigfield, CNN, 14 Feb. 2023
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This means a 70% reduction in call handling time and unmatched customer experience.
—Vijay Pandey, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
An ordinance is set to be introduced next week that would end that arrangement and make the city responsible once again for picking up stray animals and responding to dog bite complaints and animal welfare calls, the press secretary for Mayor Quinton Lucas confirmed on Tuesday.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2025
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Also, shout out to Roan's left thumbnail, which is currently swathed in a Band-Aid.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
6 Mar. 2025
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Green shouted that the president did not have a mandate to cut Medicaid.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2025
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According to Lisa, Eric was found by a passerby who dialed 911, WDKY reported.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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General comment on the season: After more serene outings in New York and London, Milan certainly has dialed things up a notch.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
2 Mar. 2025
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Parent was only 18 and visiting Garretson, the caretaker, at the Cielo Drive guest house.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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The group tries to recruit volunteers who live near the hospitals because magicians visit every other week, totaling 23 or 24 visits annually.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Ten days later, Netflix canceled Centineo’s series, The Recruit, after two seasons.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2025
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South Korean law allows prosecutors to continue to hold a suspect while pursuing an appeal, even after the suspect's arrest is canceled by a court.—
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9 Mar. 2025
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The multi-year security Marchand wanted beyond this season, then, was too much for Sweeney to assume considering the risk of injuries and decline.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Investigators have not determined what started the blaze, but officials said it is not considered suspicious.—
Rick Hurd,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
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The filing describes heaving-like breathing and crying throughout the call.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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Speaking of Armageddon, the scene at the end when Ben Affleck says goodby to Bruce Willis has developed a reputation online for making grown men cry.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
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That plan may preclude the Astros from summoning Smith to the major leagues for the remainder of 2025.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
7 Mar. 2025
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Pregnant Woman and Her Fiancé Dead After Being Swept Out to Sea by Wave at Calif. ‘Death Rocks’ Authorities said that deputies were summoned to Gerstle Cove for a water rescue on Sunday, March 2, around 10:41 a.m.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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The necklace’s value is estimated between $20,000 and $30,000.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
27 Feb. 2025
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The results of the annual poverty tracker, which estimated the average family needs to make $50,000 just to afford basic necessities, immediately sparked backlash as New Yorkers are squeezed by inflation.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Call.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/call. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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