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 to predict
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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
Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 15 Mar. 2025
This month, Great American Family issued a call on social media to pressure Alphabet Inc. and YouTube to finally get its content on YouTube TV.
—Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Mar. 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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The 911 call placed by the surviving roommates of the four University of Idaho students killed in an early morning attack in November 2022 was publicly released by dispatch this week — nearly 2 1/2 years later.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 15 Mar. 2025
This month, Great American Family issued a call on social media to pressure Alphabet Inc. and YouTube to finally get its content on YouTube TV.
—Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Mar. 2025
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The new inmates were then forced to kneel while prison guards shaved their hair and shouted commands.—
Michael Rios,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
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Meghan talked about struggling with toxic press coverage while Harry described how his older brother, Prince William, shouted at him.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
17 Mar. 2025
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On Wednesday, March 16, just before 9 a.m., somebody dialed 911 from a pay telephone a block and a half away from the closed hotel.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2025
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The worker dialed 911 as the victims’ mother arrived at the bodega, her sons bleeding on the floor.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2025
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The child is not a resident of the neighborhood and was visiting his grandmother at the time of the incident.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Customers with questions about the recall can visit the Chomps recall page or contact Idaho Smokehouse Partners at 208-227-5282 or email media@idahosmokehousepartners.com.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Related article British Airways hit by delays and disruption after ‘technical issue’ Air France canceled eight flights to and from Heathrow, but the flag carrier of France says routes to other UK airports are operating normally.—
Tamara Hardingham-Gill,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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After the Woodley fight was canceled, Edwards wanted to fight Jorge Masvidal, someone ranked ahead of him or for the UFC welterweight crown.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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If the Dodgers are in town, consider catching a ball game.—
Sheila Yasmin Marikar,
AFAR Media,
19 Mar. 2025
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For personalized advice and to ensure your tax strategy aligns with current laws and your financial goals, consider consulting a tax professional.—
Rodney M. Loesch,
Kansas City Star,
19 Mar. 2025
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Although anyone can injure a baby in a moment of frustration, most prevention research has focused specifically on helping parents understand why infants cry or become fussy.—
Lori Frasier,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
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By crying wolf at everything, all credibility is lost.—
Nicolee Ambrose,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2025
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No one called or attempted to call 911 or tried to summon an ambulance, Baton Rouge Police Department Chief Thomas Morse Jr. said at a news conference on Friday.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
11 Mar. 2025
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The president's office began summoning cabinet members to his office, and the clock started ticking.—
Choe Sang-Hun,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2025
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No figures for Ukraine’s reserves of these elements were available in early 2025, with the exception of zinc, whose reserves have been estimated at around 6.1 million tons, putting Ukraine among the top 10 nations for zinc.—
Scott L. Montgomery,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2025
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Krill are used in products ranging from nutritional supplements to livestock feed, and the WWF estimates the Antarctic krill fishery to be worth about $250 million annually.—
Gabe Castro-Root,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Call.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/call. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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