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as in shouted
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 dialed
to make a telephone call to
use this cell phone to call me if there's an emergency
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as in visited
to make a brief visit
the hospital posts the hours during which friends and relatives may call
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as in canceled
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 considered
to think of in a particular way
I wouldn't quite call that cheating, but it's not entirely ethical either
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as in summoned
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 estimated
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 asked
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 dubbed
to give a name to
we've decided to call the kitten "Molly"
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as in ordered
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority
the union president is refusing to call a strike
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as in predicted
to tell of or describe beforehand
somehow the political pundit called the race results within a mere percentage point
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Recent Examples of called
The Las Vegas airport confirmed the pilot called an alert, but a British Airways spokesperson told CBS News the aircraft arrived as scheduled and did not declare an emergency.
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Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 16 June 2026
New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill has been determined to avoid offsetting the costs on to taxpayers, and unsuccessfully called for FIFA to help share the cost burden, and Mamdani sympathizes with her position.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 16 June 2026
The James Beard Foundation was founded in 1986 and is named for the legendary cookbook author who has been called America’s first foodie.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
The viral bag has been called the team’s good luck charm.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Matt's brother, JP DeGance, founded called Communio.
—Lauren Green, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Meyers Taylor has spoken out on behalf of women’s athletes, and called attention to racial biases in her sport, which prompted the International Bobsled and Skeleton Federation to form a task force to investigate.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
These gatherings, like the one in Dumbo, are commonly called Admin Nights, a term coined, in 2019, by the journalist Chris Colin, who began hosting such events for his friends at his house in San Francisco.
—Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
The country was called Zaire at the time, and Dede Ntumba, who now lives in Atlanta, watched his home team compete in Germany on a black-and-white TV.
—Amna Subhan, AJC.com, 9 June 2026
Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 16 June 2026
New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill has been determined to avoid offsetting the costs on to taxpayers, and unsuccessfully called for FIFA to help share the cost burden, and Mamdani sympathizes with her position.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 16 June 2026
The James Beard Foundation was founded in 1986 and is named for the legendary cookbook author who has been called America’s first foodie.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
The viral bag has been called the team’s good luck charm.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Matt's brother, JP DeGance, founded called Communio.
—Lauren Green, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Meyers Taylor has spoken out on behalf of women’s athletes, and called attention to racial biases in her sport, which prompted the International Bobsled and Skeleton Federation to form a task force to investigate.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
These gatherings, like the one in Dumbo, are commonly called Admin Nights, a term coined, in 2019, by the journalist Chris Colin, who began hosting such events for his friends at his house in San Francisco.
—Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
The country was called Zaire at the time, and Dede Ntumba, who now lives in Atlanta, watched his home team compete in Germany on a black-and-white TV.
—Amna Subhan, AJC.com, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for called
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Some in the crowd shouted at each other as deputies surrounded them to calm the tension.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
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Organizers of Athens PrideFest are condemning a group of individuals who displayed Nazi symbols and shouted hateful rhetoric during the city's annual Pride celebration Saturday.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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With Lee gone, King dialed 911 and locked the shop’s doors, court documents said.—
Nina Giraldo,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Hogencamp dialed in from there, retiring six of the next seven batters.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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In 2012, a powerful quake visited terrible damage on the city of Modena, Bottura’s home and host to his restaurant.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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He’s unexpectedly visited by Little John (Bill Skarsgård), once one of his underage criminal accomplices, and asked to help defend the younger man’s family and homestead from vengeful past foes.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Country singer Tyler Farr canceled his weekend headlining slot at the Goshen Stampede in Connecticut after a motor vehicle accident on his Tennessee farm left him with a severe concussion.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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That was a long time before Leno made the move to YouTube after Emmy winner Garage was canceled by CNBC back in 2023.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias also is widely considered to be preparing a run for mayor.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Tatum is now healthy, and the Celtics — the 2024 NBA champions — are considered one of the favorites to trade for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2026
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Freeman visibly cried as the victim’s father, along with the slain youth’s longtime girlfriend and younger brother, gave statements, too, the mother said.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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Savannah Guthrie cried while discussing her return to Today on Jenna & Sheinelle.—
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
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New Delhi has also summoned Washington’s Chargé d’Affaires to lodge a protest, according to sources at India’s Ministry of External Affairs.—
Arpita Dasika,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Knights summoned to England for vengeance.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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At the time of my visit, there was one guest room building that had not yet opened, estimated to be completed in October.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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It’s estimated that there may have been as many as 10 million elk in North America at the time of European settlement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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“Called.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/called. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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