1
as in remembers
to bring back to mind
I don't recall meeting you before
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2
as in cancels
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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1
as in memories
a particular act or instance of recalling or the thing remembered
his recall of the events of that turbulent time is significantly different from the accounts of other eyewitnesses
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2
as in cancellations
the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to
we can't get a refund on the plane tickets, so the trip is beyond recall
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Recent Examples of recalls
Sharon Chin, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Chuck Leavell, a member of the Allman Brothers from 1972 to 1976 and lifelong ambassador of their music, recalls learning about the unlikely union with a bemused expression.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Rather than offering a reverential homage, the concept recalls the original’s aggressive sophistication, while integrating bleeding-edge advancements.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
The two have met several times before, and Andreeva recalls talking to Sharapova about their respective careers.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
The current controversy surrounding the CRTC ruling recalls an earlier 2014 clash between the TV regulator and Netflix as the video streaming giant refused to turn over confidential subscriber information to safeguard its private corporate data.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026
Elabed recalls a Harris supporter pleading for Elabed to help protect Harris now, on the implicit promise that Harris would protect Palestinian life later.
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
The novel has a freewheeling spirit that recalls Italo Calvino’s space fables in Cosmicomics.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
He has been accused of vote trading and threatening recalls against his colleagues and was censured twice by the council.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Julia Gomez, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Speaking to a congressional subcommittee on April 16 about the outbreak, Kennedy noted that companies usually comply with recalls right away.
—CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Speaking to a congressional subcommittee on April 16 about the outbreak, Kennedy noted that companies usually comply with recalls right away.
—Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 9 June 2026
Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236 for more information about the recalls.
—Michelle Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
The result was that teams chased symptoms instead of causes, and the costs showed up as recalls, downtime or customer frustration.
—Yu Fang, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Tesla is not aware of any accidents, fatalities or injuries related to either of the problems in the above recalls.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
He has been accused of vote trading, along with threatening recalls against his colleagues and trying to use law enforcement to silence his critics.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
The last week of recalls and a USDA public health alert all ripple from California Dairies recall of dry milk powder over salmonella concerns.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Verb
Pastor Brian Leong recalls a life-changing moment at a ministers' conference several years ago when the speaker challenged the audience.
—Sharon Chin, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Chuck Leavell, a member of the Allman Brothers from 1972 to 1976 and lifelong ambassador of their music, recalls learning about the unlikely union with a bemused expression.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Rather than offering a reverential homage, the concept recalls the original’s aggressive sophistication, while integrating bleeding-edge advancements.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
The two have met several times before, and Andreeva recalls talking to Sharapova about their respective careers.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
The current controversy surrounding the CRTC ruling recalls an earlier 2014 clash between the TV regulator and Netflix as the video streaming giant refused to turn over confidential subscriber information to safeguard its private corporate data.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026
Elabed recalls a Harris supporter pleading for Elabed to help protect Harris now, on the implicit promise that Harris would protect Palestinian life later.
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
The novel has a freewheeling spirit that recalls Italo Calvino’s space fables in Cosmicomics.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
He has been accused of vote trading and threatening recalls against his colleagues and was censured twice by the council.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Noun
Similar to the recalls listed above, owners of vehicles affected by the recall are expected to be mailed a letter notifying them of the issue by July 6, according to NHTSA.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Speaking to a congressional subcommittee on April 16 about the outbreak, Kennedy noted that companies usually comply with recalls right away.
—CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Speaking to a congressional subcommittee on April 16 about the outbreak, Kennedy noted that companies usually comply with recalls right away.
—Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 9 June 2026
Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236 for more information about the recalls.
—Michelle Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
The result was that teams chased symptoms instead of causes, and the costs showed up as recalls, downtime or customer frustration.
—Yu Fang, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Tesla is not aware of any accidents, fatalities or injuries related to either of the problems in the above recalls.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
He has been accused of vote trading, along with threatening recalls against his colleagues and trying to use law enforcement to silence his critics.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
The last week of recalls and a USDA public health alert all ripple from California Dairies recall of dry milk powder over salmonella concerns.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recalls
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Morris remembers watching Michael Turner run through opposing defenses and Roddy White and Harry Douglas catch passes from Matt Ryan.—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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One sibling remembers that their parent wanted the foundation to focus on education.—
Kris Putnam-Walkerly,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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While their devices come with a year of Google AI Pro, valued at $240, upgrading to the premium Gemini AI Ultra tier permanently cancels this bundled subscription.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Federal Judge Kathleen Williams of Miami District Court accordingly ordered the case dismissed with prejudice, while noting that the move cancels an upcoming deadline related to her efforts to scrutinize the matter.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
Noun
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In 1944, a century after the Great Famine, the Irish Folklore Commission undertook a massive survey to collect memories of the time.—
Amelia Soth,
JSTOR Daily,
18 June 2026
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The artist said seeing their emotional reaction reinforced the power of public art to preserve community memories and tell stories that might otherwise go untold.—
J.M. Banks
June 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, in the city, thunderstorms and heavy winds knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of customers and caused more than a thousand flight delays and cancellations.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Trump’s takeover has sparked protests from artists and a wave of cancellations, with Issa Rae and Shonda Rhimes among the artists who cut ties with the institution.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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What Separates Flatness That Works Three things separate flatness that works from flatness that abandons.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Again, at least partially to cut costs, the R2 abandons the R1’s hydraulic roll control system, which caused stiffness, unnecessary clunking, and inconsistent response in almost any driving scenario.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Testimony at the trial leaned heavily on the recollections of teenagers who described being shocked at the tragedy at a community sports event.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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There are also entertaining recollections of how Cameron joined the band (after Thayil saved him from a Scientologist solicitor) and how Shepherd was especially coveted by Cornell because the bassist was from Bainbridge, Washington, just like Cornell’s beloved roommate Andy Wood.—
Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
9 June 2026
Noun
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In agreeing to hear the pair of cases, the justices did not disturb the lower court rulings that blocked the repeals for now.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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The trash and parking fee repeals might be uniquely attractive to a broad swath of San Diegans in a way that may not translate to competitive bidding changes or even pension reform.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Netherlands is the only EU country that automatically revokes the citizenship of its nationals in the event of gaining dual nationality with a non-EU country.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Jamie requests an audience with the families and revokes their letters of banishment.—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Recalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recalls. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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