Synonyms of calls
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as in shouts
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 dials
to make a telephone call to
use this cell phone to call me if there's an emergency
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as in visits
to make a brief visit
the hospital posts the hours during which friends and relatives may call
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as in cancels
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 considers
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 summons
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 estimates
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 hails
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 dubs
to give a name to
we've decided to call the kitten "Molly"
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as in orders
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 predicts
to tell of or describe beforehand
somehow the political pundit called the race results within a mere percentage point
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as in barks
a natural vocal sound made by an animal
a ranger who could immediately identify the call of every creature in the forest
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as in visitations
a coming to see another briefly for social or business reasons
we paid a call on the new neighbors the day after they moved in
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as in messages
a communication by telephone
give me a call as soon as you arrive, so I'll know you got there safely
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as in requests
an act or instance of asking for information
put out a call for background information about the suspect
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as in rights
an entitlement to something
you have no call to insult people
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as in decisions
a position arrived at after consideration
I told you my preference for a cruise destination, but it's your call
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as in demands
the state of being sought after especially for purchase
there's not much call for woodstoves in this part of the country
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Recent Examples of calls
Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 May 2026
But at least Netanyahu has a consistent strategic purpose for attacking Iran, which has for years been using its proxies to harm Israel and routinely calls for its elimination as a state.
—Marc Champion, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026
Like everyone else, Ryan only calls him lonely and pathetic.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 20 May 2026
The bill calls for an annual 2% tax on households and trusts worth more than $50 million, plus an extra 1% tax on billionaires' wealth.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 20 May 2026
One of its primary mechanisms was requiring them to hold more capital, a step Dennis Kelleher, the co-founder and CEO of watchdog group Better Markets, calls critical.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Also, what one botanist calls blue may not be what everyone else calls blue.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
The Town Council on Tuesday discussed an ordinance that calls for the two towns to mutually terminate the agreement on their dispatch center.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Dressed up and dreamy, this dish calls for only four ingredients.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Around the same time, Wahl said, authorities began getting calls about gunfire a couple of blocks away.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 19 May 2026
Age-old concerns about gambling are growing, as addiction hotlines see a dramatic increase in calls for help.
—Luke Connors, Washington Post, 19 May 2026
Appearing on America's Newsroom, Crean Lutheran High School girls’ track and field athlete Olivia Viola addressed CIF's ongoing neglect of female athletes' calls to oust boys from competition, including AB Hernandez.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
The number of calls bought also outnumbered the number of puts bought.
—Oliver Renick, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Reynolds said according to dispatch, from the start of the year through April, Keller officers responded to at least 61 calls for services due to disturbances that involved e-bike or motorized bikes.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
Upon arrival, the constant chime of notifications stops, replaced by the sounds of Gulf waves, the rustling of marsh grasses, and the calls of shorebirds.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
See all the best fashion, outfits, ensembles, and accessories from the Cannes Film Festival 2026 red carpet, photo-calls, and beyond below.
—Maggie Coughlan, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
Verb
This has sparked criticism from the opposition who say that calls for sacrifice now do little to address India’s deeper economic vulnerabilities.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 May 2026
But at least Netanyahu has a consistent strategic purpose for attacking Iran, which has for years been using its proxies to harm Israel and routinely calls for its elimination as a state.
—Marc Champion, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026
Like everyone else, Ryan only calls him lonely and pathetic.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 20 May 2026
The bill calls for an annual 2% tax on households and trusts worth more than $50 million, plus an extra 1% tax on billionaires' wealth.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 20 May 2026
One of its primary mechanisms was requiring them to hold more capital, a step Dennis Kelleher, the co-founder and CEO of watchdog group Better Markets, calls critical.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Also, what one botanist calls blue may not be what everyone else calls blue.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
The Town Council on Tuesday discussed an ordinance that calls for the two towns to mutually terminate the agreement on their dispatch center.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Dressed up and dreamy, this dish calls for only four ingredients.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Noun
All calls are toll-free and confidential.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Around the same time, Wahl said, authorities began getting calls about gunfire a couple of blocks away.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 19 May 2026
Age-old concerns about gambling are growing, as addiction hotlines see a dramatic increase in calls for help.
—Luke Connors, Washington Post, 19 May 2026
Appearing on America's Newsroom, Crean Lutheran High School girls’ track and field athlete Olivia Viola addressed CIF's ongoing neglect of female athletes' calls to oust boys from competition, including AB Hernandez.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
The number of calls bought also outnumbered the number of puts bought.
—Oliver Renick, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Reynolds said according to dispatch, from the start of the year through April, Keller officers responded to at least 61 calls for services due to disturbances that involved e-bike or motorized bikes.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
Upon arrival, the constant chime of notifications stops, replaced by the sounds of Gulf waves, the rustling of marsh grasses, and the calls of shorebirds.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
See all the best fashion, outfits, ensembles, and accessories from the Cannes Film Festival 2026 red carpet, photo-calls, and beyond below.
—Maggie Coughlan, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calls
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There have been sometimes somebody shouts in protests.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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This grand procession of Edmonia’s work is an act of reclamation—a gathering in her name that shouts through stone and into the eons.—
Tyehimba Jess,
ARTnews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Subsequently, the series dials back to Vienna in 1781 (10 years before Mozart’s death).—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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The complementary conditioner dials up the moisture with shea butter, murumuru butter, and amino acids to smooth and strengthen—leaving hair soft, bouncy, and ready for styling.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
28 Apr. 2026
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Host Rachel Holt visits this coastal landmark to uncover the stories, artifacts, and maritime history behind one of the South Shore's most enduring beacons.—
Rachel Holt,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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His ghost visits Claire in the future and then heads over to the stones, where his presence magically causes the forget-me-nots to grow.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The three eventually work out their differences but not before Edgar turns Miles’s proto-smart-home devices against him, cancels his credit cards, and forges a criminal record for him.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
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Instead, teen boys are quietly swapping first dates, awkward silences, and emotional guesswork for an AI girlfriend who never cancels, never argues, and always texts back.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Lehmann considers the contested history of Anne Boleyn, the outlandish accusations against her, and the ways in which her image has been erased and changed over time.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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Israel considers all of Jerusalem to be its eternal, undivided capital.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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By the beginning of the second episode, Margo has dropped out of school and is the totally broke single mother to a colicky baby, Bodhi, who cries so committedly that two of Margo’s roommates move out.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2026
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In the spot, Shane sits in a middle seat next to a chatty flier while a baby cries in the background.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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With sleight of hand and a pair of milky opaque contacts, Suzanne again successfully summons the man’s dead wife, so much so that he’s inspired to resume painting for the first time since her passing.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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Trouble’s brewing once a magic flute that summons the powerful Great Water Dragon is stolen.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Zoom In IconArrows pointing outwards Mazza estimates the supply and demand imbalance could extend into 2028 due to AI demand and the data center hyperscaler build-out.—
Josh Romero,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Meanwhile, the World Economic Forum estimates that 39% of core job skills will change by 2030, with entry-level roles most exposed to automation pressures.—
Victor Fang,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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“Calls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calls. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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