1
as in remembers
to bring back to mind
I don't recall meeting you before
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2
as in cancels
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
I'll recall my purchase order if the company refuses to guarantee that it'll arrive before Christmas
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as in memories
a particular act or instance of recalling or the thing remembered
his recall of the events of that turbulent time is significantly different from the accounts of other eyewitnesses
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as in cancelations
the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to
we can't get a refund on the plane tickets, so the trip is beyond recall
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Recent Examples of recalls
Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
As Giles recalls, Austin was well known among city officials and leaders.
—Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Follow me here on Forbes for deep dives into the 'why' behind trends, recalls, and the role food plays in our everyday lives.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Both recalls cited potential contamination with norovirus.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued multiple recalls last week, including notices for nearly 700,000 Tesla vehicles over tire pressure monitoring system issue.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Earlier this week, the Food and Drug Administration issued two separate seafood recalls in states over potential norovirus contamination.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Nuna Baby Essentials recalls RAVA car seats Nuna Baby Essentials issued a voluntary recall for 608,786 of its RAVA child seats with a plastic harness adjuster button, according to the recall report by the NHTSA.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Prasad recalls a local official hinting that the decision came from Kumari Mayawati, then the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh.
—Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
Food recalls remind us that even with modern farming and technology, mistakes happen.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
As Giles recalls, Austin was well known among city officials and leaders.
—Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Follow me here on Forbes for deep dives into the 'why' behind trends, recalls, and the role food plays in our everyday lives.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Both recalls cited potential contamination with norovirus.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued multiple recalls last week, including notices for nearly 700,000 Tesla vehicles over tire pressure monitoring system issue.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Earlier this week, the Food and Drug Administration issued two separate seafood recalls in states over potential norovirus contamination.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Nuna Baby Essentials recalls RAVA car seats Nuna Baby Essentials issued a voluntary recall for 608,786 of its RAVA child seats with a plastic harness adjuster button, according to the recall report by the NHTSA.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Prasad recalls a local official hinting that the decision came from Kumari Mayawati, then the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh.
—Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recalls
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But in Piazza’s phone calls with aunts, uncles, and cousins, everyone remembers the story a little differently.Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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His father remembers visiting Scott around this time and driving around with him between casting calls.Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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When their attempt to steal a parade balloon goes up in flames and possibly cancels Christmas, the Bad Guys are forced to play Santa to lift the city's spirits — all in preparation for their big bank robbery.Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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The Go Wild pass automatically renews unless the customer cancels it on their Frontier Airlines profile before the renewal date.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Longer sleep phases Women tend to spend more time in the deep and REM (rapid eye movement) phases of sleep, stages that are essential for regenerating tissues, consolidating memories and recharging mental energy.Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
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Fortunately for readers at The Athletic, Pete Sampson and Seth Emerson have memories that stretch back to 1981 (and beyond), even if our Notre Dame and Georgia beat writers missed that matchup in New Orleans.Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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On June 14 Putin had said Russia would agree to a ceasefire and peace talks only if Ukraine withdraws from the four oblasts, abandons plans to join NATO, and recognizes Crimea and Sevastopol as part of Russia.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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His ability to do this in perpetuity is questionable; Russian victory is inevitable only if the West abandons Ukraine.Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
Noun
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But others do have recollections.Preston Jones Special to the Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Pansy contradicts Chantelle’s recollections of being close to their mum.Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Dec. 2024
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Two years ago, Southwest Airlines experienced a meltdown with its systems during the holidays that led to 16,900 flight cancellations and stranded 2 million passengers.Abhijith Ganapavaram and Utkarsh Shetti, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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All these shows had small but devoted followings and when the cancellations were announced, audience frustration radiated out from social media.Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Recalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recalls. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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