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Recent Examples of call (up)
Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Cash used Englert, the recent call-up, for the eighth.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
That was before his 0-for-18 with six walks in two different call-ups this season, which included his getting 14 plate appearances over the course of 20 games from May 24 through June 14.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025
And yet, for Chand, a U.S. call-up remains elusive.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
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Noun
The 32-year-old spent the last two seasons exclusively in the NHL after grinding his way through AHL seasons with the occasional call-up.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Cash used Englert, the recent call-up, for the eighth.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
That was before his 0-for-18 with six walks in two different call-ups this season, which included his getting 14 plate appearances over the course of 20 games from May 24 through June 14.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025
And yet, for Chand, a U.S. call-up remains elusive.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for call (up)
Verb
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Fans have lined up at Pop Mart stores and vending machines for hours, even traveling overseas to get their hands on one, CNBC reported.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The group has lined up 30 designers for its inaugural showcase in New York, including Chow and Osborne.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Travers impresses New signing Mark Travers has been recruited with a simple brief: to compete with long-term No 1 Pickford.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
21 July 2025
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Her goal was to become a commercial pilot, but when the U.S. entered the war in late 1941, she was recruited with two dozen other American women pilots to serve for three years in the RAF’s Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA).—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 July 2025
Noun
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In recent years, the agency’s inspections have increased drastically, up 158% between 2024 and 2025 while corresponding data showed summonses issued to those businesses increased by 259% in the same period.—
Tosha Miller,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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The Denver Fire Department, which oversees conveyances in the city, warns that noncompliance will result in officials shutting down elevators and issuing summonses to appear in court.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
6 July 2025
Verb
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The event, organized by the Detroit Chinatown Vision Committee, aims to revitalize the area and attract Asian businesses.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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The Annenberg Foundation helped organize the concert but claims only an advisory role in how the money is spent.—
William La Jeunesse,
FOXNews.com,
25 July 2025
Verb
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James and Templeton have enlisted a helping hand in the kitchen from chef Naz Hassan, a former head chef at Pidgin in Hackney.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
14 July 2025
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Titular strawberry picker Tita stands against the automation, enlisting a cleaning lady, construction worker and seamstress to fight back against the humanoids.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Judge Charles Breyer of the U.S. District Court ruled last month that the federal mobilization exceeded presidential authority and violated the 10th Amendment.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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Both groups posted real-time tactical updates amid the mass mobilization.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
11 July 2025
Verb
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It was commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1631 to honor his late wife Mumtaz, and artisans from all over the empire, Central Asia, and Iran were summoned.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
25 July 2025
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Geraghty is strong, and Harper is searing, but Messina, though he’s dutifully put on a mustache and a Southern accent, doesn’t summon the menace required for Whalen, which leaves the rather long play running on two wheels.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Beginning in August 2025, recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA, will no longer be eligible to enroll in health coverage through the exchange.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
24 July 2025
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All these schools enroll significant numbers of active military service members and veterans.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“Call (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/call%20%28up%29. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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