Synonyms of calls
1
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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2
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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3
as in visits
to make a brief visit
the hospital posts the hours during which friends and relatives may call
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4
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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5
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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10
as in dubs
to give a name to
we've decided to call the kitten "Molly"
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11
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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1
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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2
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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3
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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4
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
Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025
Budd’s plan calls for giving judges and magistrates more freedom to initiate their own mental health commitment proceedings.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
Johnston's budget plan also calls for officials to begin replenishing the city's reserves, including adding $4 million to the rainy-day fund next year.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Monday’s compromise, which was approved after a contentious public hearing that lasted more than four hours, calls for significantly higher fees for people living outside the city of San Diego than previous proposals.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Already, calls for change have started.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
The move extends the Falcon platform to deliver what the company calls AI Detection and Response.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Coel, the boundary-pushing revelation from I May Destroy You, is a perfect foil, hiding Lori’s feelings behind her deadpan delivery, unblinking sphinx-like stare and wary body language but poised to shoot barbs when the moment calls for them.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
For instance, the report calls for the Environmental Protection Agency to research the impact of air pollution on children's health.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
Max Blau, ProPublica, 16 Sep. 2025
According to Packer Report's Easton Butler, one of the first calls Cincinnati made was to the Green Bay Packers about backup Malik Willis.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
It is rumored to have a 6-inch, iPad-like wall-mountable display that can be used to control smart home appliances, take video calls, and access AI features.
—PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Those close to the Duke have told PEOPLE that the King had previously not been taking his calls, and any messages were left unanswered.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Run through new connections between calls with your laptop open for profiles and phone ready for recording.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
All calls are toll-free and confidential.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 15 Sep. 2025
But Meta was far from the first to explore using glasses for tasks like snapping photos, making calls and listening to music without reaching for your phone.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Trump calls on Americans to pray for nation as 250th birthday approaches.
—FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
But her initial comments, made Monday in light of the Charlie Kirk assassination, set off a bipartisan backlash and calls for her resignation.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025
Budd’s plan calls for giving judges and magistrates more freedom to initiate their own mental health commitment proceedings.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
Johnston's budget plan also calls for officials to begin replenishing the city's reserves, including adding $4 million to the rainy-day fund next year.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Monday’s compromise, which was approved after a contentious public hearing that lasted more than four hours, calls for significantly higher fees for people living outside the city of San Diego than previous proposals.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Already, calls for change have started.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
The move extends the Falcon platform to deliver what the company calls AI Detection and Response.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Coel, the boundary-pushing revelation from I May Destroy You, is a perfect foil, hiding Lori’s feelings behind her deadpan delivery, unblinking sphinx-like stare and wary body language but poised to shoot barbs when the moment calls for them.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
For instance, the report calls for the Environmental Protection Agency to research the impact of air pollution on children's health.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
Raise the stakes for farmers There have been calls not just to hold farmers more accountable for H-2A violations, but also to reward the ones who comply with labor laws.
—Max Blau, ProPublica, 16 Sep. 2025
According to Packer Report's Easton Butler, one of the first calls Cincinnati made was to the Green Bay Packers about backup Malik Willis.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
It is rumored to have a 6-inch, iPad-like wall-mountable display that can be used to control smart home appliances, take video calls, and access AI features.
—PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Those close to the Duke have told PEOPLE that the King had previously not been taking his calls, and any messages were left unanswered.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Run through new connections between calls with your laptop open for profiles and phone ready for recording.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
All calls are toll-free and confidential.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 15 Sep. 2025
But Meta was far from the first to explore using glasses for tasks like snapping photos, making calls and listening to music without reaching for your phone.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Trump calls on Americans to pray for nation as 250th birthday approaches.
—FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calls
Verb
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Ben shouts out of his car window.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Shannon shouts, her words drifting back to Jenn in the rear seat.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The novel dials up the danger for the group of amateur detectives when an old friend from Elizabeth's (played by Mirren in The Thursday Murder Club movie) spy days comes back from her past.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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As Matthew and Oliver slowly become enmeshed in an unexpected role-reversal of power, Lurker dials up the queasy tension while carefully exploring matters of manipulation, coercion, and the dark dangers of obsession.—
Michael Cuby,
Them.,
27 Aug. 2025
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Whether someone attends an event, visits the gallery, or donates to a charity, Joan emphasizes the importance of staying in touch.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Eddy Chen/Prime Taylor visits Belly in Paris for New Year’s Eve.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency cancels National Fire Training Academy classes.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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SpaceX cancels a launch to bring astronauts home.—
Taylor Wilson,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Musk considers environmental regulation a barrier to innovation.—
Taylor Kate Brown,
ProPublica,
17 Sep. 2025
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An hour later, four Chinese ships entered what Taiwan considers restricted waters south of Kinmen's Lieyu island, prompting Taipei to deploy four of its own coast guard vessels to intercept and monitor the intruders.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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When Henry is gone, Seema cries.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Faustus cries, as demons, closing the deal, prepare to pull him down to the pit.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Later that evening at Leathers, Simon summons Julia to his bedroom.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
22 Aug. 2025
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Both men will be summonsed to court to face a charge of selling fireworks.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2025
Verb
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So on one hand, McKinsey estimates global demand for data center capacity at 19% to 22% increases each year from 2023 to 2030, for an over 300% increase in demand and something like 171 to 219 gigawatts a year of capacity.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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By the end of the decade, vaccination rates climbed to nearly 90%, and the CDC estimates that the program has prevented more than a million deaths in children born since then.—
Jeffrey Kopp,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Calls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calls. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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