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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1
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 cancellations
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
Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
McLeod first moved to San Diego in 2007 as the opening chef of the Fairmont Grand Del Mar and recalls that most restaurants of that era served tacos and burgers, catering to hungry families who came for SeaWorld.
—Amber Gibson, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Through rare archival footage and candid interviews in this vivid and electrifying documentary, Billie Jean King recalls the victories, struggles, and sacrifices behind her trailblazing career.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
Rubén Caballero, Apple’s vice president of engineering from 2005 until 2019, recalls working long nights and weekends in the roughly two and a half years leading up to the first iPhone’s launch.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Of the fifty or so applicants, Freitas recalls at least two getting rejected.
—Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026
Pratesi’s Impero line, which includes sheets, towels, and this cozy cotton terry robe, is embroidered with a laurel leaf design that recalls famous leaders from Julius Caesar to Napoleon Bonaparte.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Geran recalls being told to alter her appearance to match characters more closely.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
On the night of March 22, three works of art were stolen in a mere three minutes, a rapid timeline that recalls the October heist at the Louvre.
—Chiara Pizzimenti, Vanity Fair, 31 Mar. 2026
Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
While none of those five recalls have yet made it to ballot, organizers in Sand Springs hope to be an exception.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Forwards Jarrod Bowen and Dominic Solanke, of West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur, have earned recalls.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The recalls cover 849,310 Broncos and Edges as well as 889,950 Escapes, Corsairs, Aviators and Explorers.
—CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
The recalls cover 849,310 Broncos and Edges as well as 889,950 Escapes, Corsairs, Aviators and Explorers.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Here's what to know about the recalls in Oklahoma.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 5 Mar. 2026
Arguably Jeep is the Kleenex of off-road vehicles, but the brand’s traditionally rugged reputation has been mired in a mountain of issues ranging from poor reliability, massive recalls, strategic confusion, and more.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 25 Feb. 2026
The decision was supposed to provide clarity for businesses that have spent the last year surfing the waves of tariff announcements and subsequent recalls.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
Monahan recalls that he was asked to write a song for James Blunt.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
McLeod first moved to San Diego in 2007 as the opening chef of the Fairmont Grand Del Mar and recalls that most restaurants of that era served tacos and burgers, catering to hungry families who came for SeaWorld.
—Amber Gibson, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Through rare archival footage and candid interviews in this vivid and electrifying documentary, Billie Jean King recalls the victories, struggles, and sacrifices behind her trailblazing career.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
Rubén Caballero, Apple’s vice president of engineering from 2005 until 2019, recalls working long nights and weekends in the roughly two and a half years leading up to the first iPhone’s launch.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Of the fifty or so applicants, Freitas recalls at least two getting rejected.
—Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026
Pratesi’s Impero line, which includes sheets, towels, and this cozy cotton terry robe, is embroidered with a laurel leaf design that recalls famous leaders from Julius Caesar to Napoleon Bonaparte.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Geran recalls being told to alter her appearance to match characters more closely.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
On the night of March 22, three works of art were stolen in a mere three minutes, a rapid timeline that recalls the October heist at the Louvre.
—Chiara Pizzimenti, Vanity Fair, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
The recalls affect a wide range of everyday items commonly found in homes, from infant sleep products and adult bed rails to toys, power strips, grills, and outdoor equipment.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
While none of those five recalls have yet made it to ballot, organizers in Sand Springs hope to be an exception.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Forwards Jarrod Bowen and Dominic Solanke, of West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur, have earned recalls.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The recalls cover 849,310 Broncos and Edges as well as 889,950 Escapes, Corsairs, Aviators and Explorers.
—CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
The recalls cover 849,310 Broncos and Edges as well as 889,950 Escapes, Corsairs, Aviators and Explorers.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Here's what to know about the recalls in Oklahoma.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 5 Mar. 2026
Arguably Jeep is the Kleenex of off-road vehicles, but the brand’s traditionally rugged reputation has been mired in a mountain of issues ranging from poor reliability, massive recalls, strategic confusion, and more.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 25 Feb. 2026
The decision was supposed to provide clarity for businesses that have spent the last year surfing the waves of tariff announcements and subsequent recalls.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recalls
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Community remembers Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen Metayer Bowen's family and colleagues are remembering her as a trailblazer and dedicated public servant.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Everyone remembers the looseness that defined work during the COVID pandemic.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The plan cancels the Gateway lunar space station, with its resources being repurposed for the surface base.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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If an airline cancels a flight or a connection becomes impossible, passengers are typically entitled to rebook or request refunds, depending on the airline’s policies.—
Hana Al-Khodairi,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Odd memories This weekend’s Final Four is the first in Indianapolis since the state of Indiana hosted the entire NCAA Tournament in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Apple Original Films movie is an adaptation of a 1997 book written and illustrated by Travolta, inspired by the star’s childhood memories and lifelong passion for aviation.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The moves have coincided with a wave of artist cancellations, declining ticket sales and layoffs that began this week.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
28 Mar. 2026
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There were 59 delays at the airport early Friday, according to Flight Aware, and three cancellations.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Frates and some other Miamians want the YMCA of Greater Miami to take over the building and put in athletic facilities after the library abandons the building.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Per a synopsis shared with IndieWire, the series tells the story of María José Cano (Dávila), a woman using a wheelchair after an accident, who abandons the love of her life (García Bernal) at the altar.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Such experiences, Beatty said, can fracture memory, leaving recollections fragmented rather than organized and chronological.—
Pamela Colloff,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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Kahn's recollections about Epstein's safe Kahn also faced questions about his actions immediately after the raid on Epstein's New York townhome in 2019.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In agreeing to hear the pair of cases, the justices did not disturb the lower court rulings that blocked the repeals for now.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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The trash and parking fee repeals might be uniquely attractive to a broad swath of San Diegans in a way that may not translate to competitive bidding changes or even pension reform.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If a court revokes citizenship on those grounds, the person could become subject to removal proceedings.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Department of Investigation in an April 2024 report found fault with how the NYPD, the Department of Transportation and Department of Education issues and revokes parking permits.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Recalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recalls. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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