1
as in remembering
to bring back to mind
I don't recall meeting you before
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2
as in cancelling
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
During a confessional, Mary had an emotional moment recalling what her son was like growing up.
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
Anker is recalling two Bluetooth speaker products over their potential to burn and catch fire due to a manufacturing defect with their batteries.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
Stellantis is recalling more than 315,000 of its pickup trucks due to a potentially deadly safety issue with the braking system, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
Stellantis is recalling more than 315,000 of its Ram pickup trucks due to a potentially deadly safety issue with the braking system, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reporting.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Walmart is recalling cucumber slices sold in 34 Texas stores over concerns that they may be contaminated with salmonella.
—Rudy Chinchilla, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Honda is recalling more than 205,000 SUVs due to a fuel leak issue, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
—Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
For maximum effect, the brand styled them with open satin shirts, recalling rockers Mick Jagger and Rod Stewart.
—Tom Stubbs, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2024
As quickly as snake bitten Saints fans were recalling playoff failures of the past, the Rams' Az-Zahir Hakim muffed a punt, the Saints recovered and sealed their first-ever playoff win.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
Anker is recalling two Bluetooth speaker products over their potential to burn and catch fire due to a manufacturing defect with their batteries.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
Stellantis is recalling more than 315,000 of its pickup trucks due to a potentially deadly safety issue with the braking system, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
Stellantis is recalling more than 315,000 of its Ram pickup trucks due to a potentially deadly safety issue with the braking system, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reporting.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Walmart is recalling cucumber slices sold in 34 Texas stores over concerns that they may be contaminated with salmonella.
—Rudy Chinchilla, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Honda is recalling more than 205,000 SUVs due to a fuel leak issue, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
—Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
For maximum effect, the brand styled them with open satin shirts, recalling rockers Mick Jagger and Rod Stewart.
—Tom Stubbs, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2024
As quickly as snake bitten Saints fans were recalling playoff failures of the past, the Rams' Az-Zahir Hakim muffed a punt, the Saints recovered and sealed their first-ever playoff win.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recalling
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Those who knew Levin are remembering the beloved former educator, who taught at Absegami High School in Galloway Township.Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Zak Williams is remembering his father Robin Williams' kind and caring spirit.Erin Clack, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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One takes aim at practices the agency says keep sellers bound to its platform and help Amazon unlawfully dominate the landscape for online marketplaces, and another over practices allegedly meant to trick Prime subscribers out of cancelling service.Jody Godoy, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Noise-cancelling over-ear headphones make great gifts, and this pair of Beats Studio Pro x Kim Kardashian Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones are 54% off and more than 10,000 perfect 5-star ratings on Amazon.Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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Surveillance footage showed the suspect fleeing the scene on a bicycle, abandoning it in Central Park, and later boarding a bus at a station in Upper Manhattan.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Videos on social media showed Syrian forces abandoning their posts and melting away.Victoria Beaule, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
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If a policy scrapping federal funding at schools that enforce vaccination requirements for schoolchildren were enacted, some districts or states may have to make tough decisions.Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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If a policy scrapping federal funding at schools that enforce vaccination requirements for schoolchildren were enacted, some districts or states may have to make tough decisions.Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Recalling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recalling. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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