1
as in remembering
to bring back to mind
I don't recall meeting you before
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2
as in canceling
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
I'll recall my purchase order if the company refuses to guarantee that it'll arrive before Christmas
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Recent Examples of recalling
As California’s water crisis worsened, recalling the constant swish of sprinklers throughout her childhood piqued her interest in native plants.
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Brittany Levine Beckman, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
After the candle ceremony, some left, while others prayed or chatted quietly, fondly recalling their memories of the Guthries.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Martin said, recalling the conversation to The Dallas Morning News.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
His three children in the van continue recalling what happened.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
In the past few days, Davenport’s family and the members at Quail Hollow Club have been recalling a man who loved the Alabama Crimson Tide (Davenport spent a large part of his early life in Tuscaloosa) and the joy of a good routine.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
After the candle ceremony, some people left, and some stayed and prayed, while others chatted quietly, fondly recalling their memories of the Guthries.
—Helen Rummel, AZCentral.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Capasa highlighted how this will have an impact for the next 12 to 36 months, recalling the success of Milan’s Expo in 2015, and underscored the ongoing fascination between fashion and sports, pointing to the example of EA7 Emporio Armani outfitting the Italian team.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 5 Feb. 2026
The mood in the crowd was widespread anger and sadness — recalling the same outpour of wrath that shook the city for weeks after the killing of George Floyd in 2020, although without the widespread rioting that had occurred then.
—Jack Brook, Twin Cities, 25 Jan. 2026
Brittany Levine Beckman, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
After the candle ceremony, some left, while others prayed or chatted quietly, fondly recalling their memories of the Guthries.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Martin said, recalling the conversation to The Dallas Morning News.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
His three children in the van continue recalling what happened.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
In the past few days, Davenport’s family and the members at Quail Hollow Club have been recalling a man who loved the Alabama Crimson Tide (Davenport spent a large part of his early life in Tuscaloosa) and the joy of a good routine.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
After the candle ceremony, some people left, and some stayed and prayed, while others chatted quietly, fondly recalling their memories of the Guthries.
—Helen Rummel, AZCentral.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Capasa highlighted how this will have an impact for the next 12 to 36 months, recalling the success of Milan’s Expo in 2015, and underscored the ongoing fascination between fashion and sports, pointing to the example of EA7 Emporio Armani outfitting the Italian team.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 5 Feb. 2026
The mood in the crowd was widespread anger and sadness — recalling the same outpour of wrath that shook the city for weeks after the killing of George Floyd in 2020, although without the widespread rioting that had occurred then.
—Jack Brook, Twin Cities, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recalling
Verb
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When everyone is crying, when everyone is remembering, when everyone is hurting, there’s a sense of togetherness that makes the grief a little more bearable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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Instead of people remembering Monday night’s tilt for the Hornets’ chance to equal a feat that had only been accomplished once in franchise history, a third-quarter scrum and the ejection of coach Charles Lee headlined their 110-104 defeat to the Detroit Pistons at Spectrum Center.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This comes weeks after the president discussed the idea of cancelling elections outright.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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But that figure is the equivalent of canceling Art Basel for seven years.—
Vinod Sreeharsha
February 5,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Security footage shows the missing man crashing his car and abandoning it near the Best Western Hotel on Enterprise Drive.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Republican state lawmakers opposed the measure, saying the Legislature was circumventing its process and abandoning transparency and accountability in order to funnel tax dollars to a political ally.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The agency also said that teachers who facilitate walkouts will be subject to investigation and possible sanctions that could include revoking their licenses.—
Samuel O’Neal
February 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Feb. 2026
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Educators who encourage or help students leave class could be reported to the State Board for Educator Certification, which has the final determination on revoking an educator’s license, according to the guidance.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But the Jayhawks never stopped scrapping.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
10 Feb. 2026
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Always on the phone, Evans was soon seducing and scrapping with everyone from Frank Sinatra (who threatened to pull Mia Farrow off Rosemary’s Baby) to suits refusing to cast a washed up Marlon Brando in The Godfather.—
Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
9 Feb. 2026
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Her behavior led to the pilots aborting takeoff.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
2 Jan. 2026
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An investigation by the Spanish outlet La Marea uncovered contracts that restricted women’s movements during pregnancy, including clauses prohibiting travel abroad or aborting the fetus.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Changes include repealing a prohibition from constructing or operating a nuclear facility without an IDEM permit and repealing the authorization for the commissioner to conduct a public hearing on the environmental effects.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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The crux of the Democrats’ deception is that repealing 287(g) will make our communities safer.—
Robin Grammer,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Recalling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recalling. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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