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 message
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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
Kelsey Fogarty,
PC Magazine,
4 July 2026
Those with information can call that Sheriff’s Office at 916-874-5115.
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Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2026
Andrew Graham
july 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2026
Former Rocky Mountain High baseball star Gabriel Hughes received the call every baseball player dreams of Wednesday.
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Michael Lycklama,
Idaho Statesman,
3 July 2026
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Our editors call it the best Apple Watch for most people in our review, and for all the reasons above, gave it our Editors' Choice award.
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Kelsey Fogarty,
PC Magazine,
4 July 2026
Those with information can call that Sheriff’s Office at 916-874-5115.
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Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2026
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Every July 4, the communications center in Rancho Cordova handles its highest call volume.
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Andrew Graham
july 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2026
Former Rocky Mountain High baseball star Gabriel Hughes received the call every baseball player dreams of Wednesday.
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Michael Lycklama,
Idaho Statesman,
3 July 2026
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One day while sitting on the porch, Sarah appeared out of nowhere, running towards them, shouting for them.
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The crew and the two witnesses said one of the three men got out with a dog and then moved aggressively towards the crew while shouting racial slurs targeted at the photographer.
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Smith dialed back his drinking and increased his protein consumption as part of his lifestyle overhaul.
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At Dave & Buster's Times Square location in New York City, general manager Steve Friedl and his team are dialing up the energy to create the ultimate holiday memories.
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But in a 5-1 win at Truist Park, the visiting Cardinals made two errors.
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Breakthrough has relationships with several schools in the area and regularly visits schools to present its program to area fourth graders, Cox said.
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As aides at the Capitol were actively building a stage for the celebratory event, meant to communicate a big cost-of-living win to voters, the president abruptly canceled it.
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The city council voting against a recommendation by its fire marshal to cancel the display.
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And on bikes no-one sane would ever consider banging around a racetrack on.
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The Teller's wedding no-show still comes a surprise, considering Keleigh has been friends with Taylor for well over a decade.
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Videos from these gatherings showing chanting crowds beneath concert lights, audience members crying, hugging strangers and dancing barefoot have racked up millions of views online.
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Mexico lost that game on penalties but Aguirre was not crying because of his red card or the result.
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Could one of the greatest competitors in sports history summon enough of the old Serena to make this more than a ceremonial comeback?
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Nearly everyone knows the Boston Tea Party; many can summon at least a hazy memory of the Stamp Act or the Townshend duties.
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It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.
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People magazine at the time estimated the wedding cost $1 million and noted the event included four bands and a fireworks show.
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“Call.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/call. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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