calling (up)

Definition of calling (up)next
present participle of call (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for calling (up)
Verb
  • Shoppers appreciate the inner pockets for organizing small essentials, along with the top zipper that keeps everything nice and secure.
    Annie Blackman, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • The cruise, which departs from Greece on July 5, was expected to dock in the Turkish port town of Kuşadası two days later, followed by a trip to Istanbul, according to Atlantis Events, which is organizing the voyage.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • Now, the Twins run baseball operations and Masubuchi has retired from recruiting.
    Anya Armentrout, Twin Cities, 4 July 2026
  • The group plans on recruiting 50,000 volunteers and is actively fundraising to pass the measure.
    Ben Paviour July 2, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • The new limits — which take effect Wednesday for newly enrolling students and July 2029 for current students — will be $20,500 annually and $100,000 over a lifetime.
    Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
  • And, if your debt appears manageable without enrolling in a settlement program, a trustworthy company should tell you that too, rather than pushing you into a product that may not fit your needs.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 June 2026
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“Calling (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calling%20%28up%29. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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