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as in shouted
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
we could hear someone calling for help from the other side of the wall
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as in dialed
to make a telephone call to
use this cell phone to call me if there's an emergency
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as in visited
to make a brief visit
the hospital posts the hours during which friends and relatives may call
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as in cancelled
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
the game was called on account of rain
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as in considered
to think of in a particular way
I wouldn't quite call that cheating, but it's not entirely ethical either
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as in summoned
to bring together in assembly by or as if by command
called all the night workers in for a meeting
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as in estimated
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
let's call that five feet for now, and we'll measure it out later
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as in asked
to demand or request the presence or service of
rushed to call a tow truck operator when the car broke down
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as in dubbed
to give a name to
we've decided to call the kitten "Molly"
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as in ordered
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority
the union president is refusing to call a strike
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as in predicted
to tell of or describe beforehand
somehow the political pundit called the race results within a mere percentage point
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for called
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What is considered a good payout rate?—
Christopher Gerlacher,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025 -
There’s no hiding within the dizzying gleam of those attention-seeking discs, a useful tool in a room that decides who and what is considered worthy of praise.—
Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2025
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The uncles sat in a semi-circle behind me, some in recliners, some in parlor furniture and maybe one or two on kitchen chairs summoned for the purpose.—
Drew Carberry,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Dec. 2024
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That’s why Jet Greaves was summoned from AHL Cleveland to start three of the previous four games.—
Aaron Portzline,
The Athletic,
20 Dec. 2024
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Zimmerman estimated that Missourians will place their first sports wagers in the state by mid- to late summer.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2025
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Today his net worth is estimated to be $3 billion.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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Those with information about Doan are asked to contact Chief Investigator Maria Stewart at 513-946-8700.—
Erin Couch,
The Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2024
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This year, the Pinta Pride Project has assembled more than 800 letter writers from across the country to send out cards, letters and drawings to members of the community who have asked to be included.—
Hilary Shenfeld,
People.com,
24 Dec. 2024
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The weather service said northern and central Texas would likely be impacted, but the most severe storms were predicted to hit during the afternoon as the system pushes into eastern Texas.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
26 Dec. 2024
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In Kansas City, forecasters predicted fog and light rainfall would persist throughout the day, with areas of especially low visibility — less than a quarter of a mile in some places — expected to linger across central and eastern Kansas as well as central Missouri through the morning.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
26 Dec. 2024
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Tepper called girls and women to the stand to confirm that Cox had yelled slurs out the window of his car, or on the street.—
Jessica Garrison,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Dec. 2024
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Many employees are berated, yelled at, or bossed around daily.—
Lieke ten Brummelhuis,
Forbes,
15 Dec. 2024
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No American Airlines flights were canceled as a result of the stoppage.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
24 Dec. 2024
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That order was canceled about an hour later, the Air Traffic Control Command Center said in an advisory.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
24 Dec. 2024
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He is regarded as a potential star of the future and is a part of Nuno’s first-team squad.—
Paul Taylor,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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The Context Singh was regarded as a leader with integrity and was among India's longest-serving prime ministers.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Called.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/called. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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