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verb

Definition of call (for)next
1
as in to demand
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority with an eye to the expected rush, the manager called for additional waiters

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2
as in to seek
to make a request for called for someone to help with planning the club's party

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call for

2 of 2

phrase

1
as in order
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority The bill calls for tighter regulation.

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2
as in require
to have as a requirement This calls for a toast!

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3
as in request
to give a request or demand for The position calls for someone with a master's degree.

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Recent Examples of call (for)
Phrase
There were calls for his substitution at half-time, but an injury to Lucas Paqueta meant that Carlo Ancelotti had to shuffle his pack differently. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2026 Fortune put out a call for scripts to the BBC Writersroom department during a COVID lockdown. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026 Skov remains unhappy with the county’s offers, and has called for Haubert’s office to place Wilson on administrative leave and for the county to further investigate Haubert and his staff. — Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 6 July 2026 The Democratic Socialists of America platform calls for ambitious reforms, including the adoption of a new constitution and allowing noncitizens to vote, according to its program for 2025 and 2026. — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for call (for)
Recent Examples of Synonyms for call (for)
  1. demand
  2. seek
  3. require
  4. request
  5. claim
Verb
  • His girlfriend, Syanna Ruiz, held their child in court, demanding the defendants remain behind bars.
    — Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • Trump had demanded Peters' release and threatened to withhold federal funds from Colorado if his demand was not met.
    — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of demand
Verb
  • Mamdani sought to paint a picture of division in the country as a tool of the rich and powerful.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026
  • But Dickinson also sought peace with Britain well after the first shots were fired at Lexington and Concord.
    — Hillel Italie, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of seek
Verb
  • Afterward, competitors often deal with bloating, nausea, and dehydration, requiring hours or even days to recover.
    — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Finished over live heat for caramelization, the ribs develop a sticky, smoky crust without requiring a smoker.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of require
Verb
  • If travel or study calls, sketch the first steps and request time to explore them.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
  • Residents also are requested to limit their consumption to 65 gallons per person per day.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of request
Verb
  • Also requested were documents related to a lawsuit, recently settled for $135,000, claiming Kramer had given an improper assessment of a property and retaliated against an employee who complained.
    — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • The government claimed the feature could increase cybercrime incidents and has directed the platform to pause its plans.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Definition of claim

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“Call (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/call%20%28for%29. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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