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as in called
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 mustered
to bring together in assembly by or as if by command
summoned a special session of parliament
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Recent Examples of summoned
Lang was summoned to appear Sunday at the French Foreign Ministry, which oversees the institute, but submitted his resignation.
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Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Records of 911 calls show deputies had never been called to Fortson's apartment previously but they had been summoned to a nearby unit 10 times in the previous eight months, including once for a domestic disturbance.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Galen had been summoned, however, to help fight a different kind of invader.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
Jack Lang had been summoned to report on Sunday to the Foreign Ministry, which supervises the Arab World Institute, a cultural and research institution that promotes understanding of the Arab world.
—Reuters 13 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
News also broke on Friday that Lang had been summoned to the French Foreign Ministry for a meeting on Sunday at the request of French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2026
This is the franchise that summoned Michael Soroka at only 20 years old and called upon Spencer Schwellenbach, but the average Braves fan had probably never heard of him.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 6 Feb. 2026
In Seoul, Censori is summoned to a final dress rehearsal for the show.
—Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
As head of the New York Fed, he was summoned to an interview with President Jimmy Carter.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Records of 911 calls show deputies had never been called to Fortson's apartment previously but they had been summoned to a nearby unit 10 times in the previous eight months, including once for a domestic disturbance.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Galen had been summoned, however, to help fight a different kind of invader.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
Jack Lang had been summoned to report on Sunday to the Foreign Ministry, which supervises the Arab World Institute, a cultural and research institution that promotes understanding of the Arab world.
—Reuters 13 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
News also broke on Friday that Lang had been summoned to the French Foreign Ministry for a meeting on Sunday at the request of French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2026
This is the franchise that summoned Michael Soroka at only 20 years old and called upon Spencer Schwellenbach, but the average Braves fan had probably never heard of him.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 6 Feb. 2026
In Seoul, Censori is summoned to a final dress rehearsal for the show.
—Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
As head of the New York Fed, he was summoned to an interview with President Jimmy Carter.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for summoned
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The Institute for Strategic Dialogue, a non-profit research organization, has tracked nihilistic attacks across the globe, including stabbings in Sweden by teenagers associated with a group called No Lives Matter, and the killing of three girls in northern England.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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While Streeting was on-message with the rest of the Cabinet in supporting Starmer after Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar called for the prime minister to resign, the secretary reportedly spoke with Sarwar in the days leading up to the call for Starmer to resign.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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Soon a crowd gathered and helped carry Ghadimi into a nearby house.—
Babak Dehghanpisheh,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday, Betts was home in Southern California, and once again gathered a group to watch together on TV.—
Claire McNear,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2026
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And on Friday, the Knicks held three Trail Blazers starters to fewer than seven points, including Holiday, who mustered five points on 2-of-7 shooting, and Toumani Camara, who the Knicks held scoreless at The Garden.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Eight days earlier, Wembanyama was 5 of 21 from the floor, 0 of 7 from 3-point range and mustered only 14 points.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Antonio Express-News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Hayden asked that his client, who has applied for asylum in the US, not be identified for fear of retaliation.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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Carter perked up when he was asked about his new coach.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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The group was convened by a local rabbi and supported protesters for racial justice in Portland in 2017.—
Laura E. Alexander,
The Conversation,
10 Feb. 2026
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The North Texas Commission and NCTCOG have convened a working group of DART and city leaders for weeks to facilitate discussions on how to solve DART’s most acute challenges.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese invited Herzog to visit as a gesture of unity with Jewish Australians after 15 people were killed at a Hanukkah festival near Sydney’s Bondi Beach – the worst terror attack committed in the country.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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The party also has gained the reputation as a celebrity hotspot, promising the possibility that attendees might get to spot star athletes, rappers, film and TV A-listers and top influencers, given that they’ve been invited to the party to add star wattage.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Its glow fell upon the select gathering, personally assembled by Soo Hoo — among them, founder of the Vivino wine app, Heini Zachariassen, certified Master of Wine and commentator Ned Goodwin and editor-in-chief of The Wine Advocate, William Kelley.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The panel is assembled by the Associated Press.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Albanese hailed the signing as a significant extension of existing security and defense cooperation.—
NINIEK KARMINI,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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So began a comeback journey hailed as triumphant and inspirational.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Summoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summoned. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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