calls (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of call (up)
1
as in lines up

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2
as in recruits

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calls (up)
  1. summons
  2. recruits
  3. convenes
  4. enrolls
  5. volunteers
Verb
  • In an attempt to regain her powers, Lucia accidentally summons a cosmic entity known as Altair.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
  • Chief to its success is a powerhouse performance by Yana Radeva, who summons the spirit of Gena Rowlands in Gloria as a woman determined not to be defined by men.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 May 2026
Definition of summons
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  • Among his credentials, Hansen in 2017 became the only Canadian to lead a new group of NASA astronaut recruits.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • Interim work is often temporary cover while a company recruits a permanent hire.
    — Sue Mysko, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
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  • After the world’s most awkward funeral, everyone convenes back at the family’s nearby vacation house.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2026
  • Her leadership convenes cross-sector stakeholders to scale high-impact models that expand opportunity — particularly for emerging institutions and underserved communities.
    — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Definition of convenes
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  • For example, someone who enrolls $10,000 worth of debt could owe up to $2,500 in fees at the end.
    — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 10 July 2026
  • Unlike Virginia, however, Michigan enrolls a smaller—though still majority—percentage of in-state students.
    — Dr. Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of enrolls
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  • Today, volunteers livestream on their YouTube channel whenever Nashville or surrounding counties face severe weather.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
  • And the person who feels heard is the one who volunteers the information, makes the concession, and wants to do the deal.
    — Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
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