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as in to call
to demand or request the presence or service of
without explanation, the managing editor summoned me to his office
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as in to muster
to bring together in assembly by or as if by command
summoned a special session of parliament
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Recent Examples of summon
His top budget official, Jeffrey Beckham, was hastily summoned to join the chat, which also included the governor’s chief of staff, Matt Brokman.
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Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2025
Often my friends share the news like the tattoo is some sort of accomplishment and, if the young adult is present, will summon them over to show off the new ink to (presumably) collect compliments.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 27 May 2025
Rodriguez, who represents the second district of Cagayan de Oro, a city in northern Mindanao, called on his government's Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to summon U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson to demand answers over the advisory.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2025
Taylor watched the game from the dugout until the ninth inning when he was summoned to pinch run and play left field.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 29 May 2025
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Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2025
Often my friends share the news like the tattoo is some sort of accomplishment and, if the young adult is present, will summon them over to show off the new ink to (presumably) collect compliments.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 27 May 2025
Rodriguez, who represents the second district of Cagayan de Oro, a city in northern Mindanao, called on his government's Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to summon U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson to demand answers over the advisory.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2025
Taylor watched the game from the dugout until the ninth inning when he was summoned to pinch run and play left field.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for summon
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Congress might also call on President Biden to ban TikTok under the IEEPA.—
Emily Baker-White,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2023
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Kia customers can also call customer care at 1-800-333-4542 or check out owners.kia.com/us/en/kia-owner-portal.html.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2023
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In Auburn and Woodland, demonstrators gathered near courthouses and freeway overpasses, holding signs calling for limits on presidential power.—
Bethany Wales,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2025
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Protesters of all ages gather in front of City Hall.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2025
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Miami’s bullpen fared better, combining to allow just one run on three hits, but the Hurricanes couldn’t muster up the offense to recover after falling into the deep early hole.—
Cameron Priester,
Sun Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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The Braves, as Milwaukee’s team was then known, mustered two more singles and won 1-0.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin asked.—
Greg Wehner , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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But some Colombians have also asked the president to tone down his rhetoric against opposition leaders.—
Manuel Rueda,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Volatility creates opportunity, and Forbes again convened dozens of investors and business leaders for the fourth annual Forbes Iconoclast Summit at Cipriani Wall Street on Thursday.—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Amid interest around the potential implementation of the ABS challenge system; ESPN’s expiring TV deal; and a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that ends in 2026; the MLB owners convened in New York City this week for their annual in-season meeting.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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This tale invites us to reflect on the nature of giving, taking and the balance of relationships.—
Nitin Rakesh,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Attendees are invited to bring their own blankets, chairs, food and beverages.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2025
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Agentic workflows — While the first two innovations provide a better AI experience, the ability for agents to share data and be assembled into workflows is the big game-changer.—
Jason Andersen,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Large groups of protesters quickly assembled near raid sites on both days, leading to traffic disruptions and escalating tensions with federal authorities.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 June 2025
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“Summon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summon. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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