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verb

Definition of call (up)next
1
as in to line up

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2
as in to recruit

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call-up

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noun

as in summons

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Recent Examples of call (up)
Noun
Top pitching prospect Hagen Smith was seemingly waiting for a call-up against the Dodgers, but a rainout Thursday delayed his potential Sox debut. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026 Asked what De Vries needed to prove to get the call-up, Kotsay said hitting more consistent exit velocities and growing stronger could lead to the anticipated roster move. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026 That came in the spring of 2025, about 11 months after his dad had been sacked as coach, when Pochettino, the new manager, gave the younger Berhalter his first national team call-up. — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 Watson, a former Marlins first-round pick acquired in a 2023 trade, has been outstanding since his June 17 call-up, showcasing versatile skills. — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for call (up)
Recent Examples of Synonyms for call (up)
  1. line up
  2. recruit
  3. summons
  4. organize
  5. enlist
  6. mobilization
  7. summon
  8. enroll
Verb
  • For a team that doesn’t have a lot of experience in the receiver room, Samuel’s versatility could be a huge benefit for the Dolphins as his ability to even line up in the backfield could present problems for opposing defenses.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 5 July 2026
  • After offseason surgery, Worthy should enter training camp closer to full strength, which will allow Reid to make use of his ability to line up all over the field.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Definition of line up
Verb
  • At that point, college programs weren’t lining up to recruit a 187-pound pass rusher who hadn’t played a down of high school football.
    — Austin Meek, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • There is a warning in all of this for the companies working hardest to recruit and retain young Black talent.
    — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
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Noun
  • Out of that number, 41 received criminal court summonses and were let go, while 15 were criminally charged and sent to court.
    — Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 26 June 2026
  • Offenses like blowing red lights or running stop signs are currently handled via civil summonses.
    — Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 25 June 2026
Definition of summons
Verb
  • Weave in open storage elements like cubbies—essential for keeping shoes and boots accessible and organized.
    — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 4 July 2026
  • The flight follows additional aid deliveries from Ecuador and continuing relief efforts organized in Spain, where public institutions, businesses and charitable organizations have raised more than $11 million for earthquake victims.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
Definition of organize
Verb
  • The military also has maintained a strong relationship with the Eagle Scouts, whose members often enlist.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 June 2026
  • European clubs saw Ronaldinho’s potential and were keen to enlist him.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 June 2026
Definition of enlist
Noun
  • Volunteer mobilization has also surged.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 June 2026
  • Perhaps with that base-mobilization strategy in mind, the Republican National Committee is planning to hold a first-ever midterm convention this summer.
    — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 27 June 2026
Definition of mobilization
Verb
  • Could one of the greatest competitors in sports history summon enough of the old Serena to make this more than a ceremonial comeback?
    — Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
  • Nearly everyone knows the Boston Tea Party; many can summon at least a hazy memory of the Stamp Act or the Townshend duties.
    — Joseph Thorndike, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of summon
Verb
  • Hill honed her skills in 2016 by enrolling at the College of the Canyons Institute for Culinary Education in Santa Clarita, California.
    — Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
  • Kasheena McKee-Kimbrough enrolled her son, Kireh, in summer camp at ALM Sports Bradenton to help prepare him for voluntary prekindergarten in the fall, according to WTVG and Action News 5.
    — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
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“Call (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/call%20%28up%29. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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