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as in called
to demand or request the presence or service of
without explanation, the managing editor summoned me to his office
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as in mustered
to bring together in assembly by or as if by command
summoned a special session of parliament
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Recent Examples of summoned
The uncles sat in a semi-circle behind me, some in recliners, some in parlor furniture and maybe one or two on kitchen chairs summoned for the purpose.
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Drew Carberry, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
That’s why Jet Greaves was summoned from AHL Cleveland to start three of the previous four games.
—Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
In early November, the outgoing defense minister, Yoav Gallant, summoned Mualem’s superior, the commander of the West Bank district, for a meeting.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2024
Elon Musk was one of several people summoned to testify, along with senior executives from Meta and TikTok.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2024
In Bologna in 1289, for example, a judge summoned two doctors to meet him at a church to examine a deceased victim with multiple stabbings.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 16 Dec. 2024
The two discuss this en route to the Dutton ranch, where Kayce (Luke Grimes) has summoned them.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
With a voice that summoned the angels, Callas was rarely given the autonomy to be her own person, but instead treated as vessel for the satisfaction of others.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 15 Dec. 2024
Interim City Manager Tonie Quigley carried it to the center of the room, and a former city official was summoned to make the pick.
—Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Drew Carberry, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
That’s why Jet Greaves was summoned from AHL Cleveland to start three of the previous four games.
—Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
In early November, the outgoing defense minister, Yoav Gallant, summoned Mualem’s superior, the commander of the West Bank district, for a meeting.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2024
Elon Musk was one of several people summoned to testify, along with senior executives from Meta and TikTok.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2024
In Bologna in 1289, for example, a judge summoned two doctors to meet him at a church to examine a deceased victim with multiple stabbings.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 16 Dec. 2024
The two discuss this en route to the Dutton ranch, where Kayce (Luke Grimes) has summoned them.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
With a voice that summoned the angels, Callas was rarely given the autonomy to be her own person, but instead treated as vessel for the satisfaction of others.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 15 Dec. 2024
Interim City Manager Tonie Quigley carried it to the center of the room, and a former city official was summoned to make the pick.
—Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for summoned
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Those gathered were to pause for a moment of silence.Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
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In a cruel irony, revelers had gathered to welcome a new beginning.Matthew Continetti, National Review, 4 Jan. 2025
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Those with information about Doan are asked to contact Chief Investigator Maria Stewart at 513-946-8700.Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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The victims were asked to provide bail money in cash so their relative could be released immediately, according to federal authorities.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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Newsom’s office has maintained that his original resolution includes provisions rendering the call void if a constitutional convention is convened on a topic other than gun control.Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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But legal experts have pushed back on the idea that a constitutional convention could be convened around a single topic.Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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An 8-year-old boy is being hailed as a hero after saving the life of his choking friend in the elementary school cafeteria.Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Critics have hailed her performance in the film as one of the best of her career.Toria Sheffield, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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This year, the Pinta Pride Project has assembled more than 800 letter writers from across the country to send out cards, letters and drawings to members of the community who have asked to be included.Hilary Shenfeld, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Once again, Schur has assembled a stellar cast of diverse characters, with crisp, whip-smart writing.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Summoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summoned. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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