Synonyms of calling
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as in cancellation
the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to
the calling of the match was a disappointment to both players
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as in profession
the activity by which one regularly makes a living
I think my true calling will be as a commercial artist
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as in shouting
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 dialing
to make a telephone call to
use this cell phone to call me if there's an emergency
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as in visiting
to make a brief visit
the hospital posts the hours during which friends and relatives may call
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as in canceling
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 considering
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 summoning
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 estimating
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 asking
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 naming
to give a name to
we've decided to call the kitten "Molly"
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as in ordering
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 predicting
to tell of or describe beforehand
somehow the political pundit called the race results within a mere percentage point
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Recent Examples of calling
Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Orion’s great calling card is, without a doubt, his belt, made up of three bright stars close together in a nearly straight line.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
When an Italian getaway is calling, John can always stay at his home across the lagoon on the island of Giudecca in Venice.
—Mekita Rivas, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Mauro Porcini, Samsung Electronics’ first-ever chief design officer, sees his path leading design at some of the world’s largest companies as something close to a calling.
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Even calling it a magazine is a conscious way of trying to distinguish the work producers are putting months and months of effort into recording and writing from what podcasting has become.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for calling
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The cancellation also comes amid a recall of the Jeep SUVs due to fire risk — the latest in a string of issues for the vehicles.—
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It was punctuated by multiple flight delays and one shootaround cancellation while the team was en route to an arena.—
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Hand care, of course, is essential to Wan and her profession.—
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Dubai’s reputation as a paradise for sun-seekers and digital nomads has been burnished on TikTok and Instagram, and in recent years the UAE has sought to formalize content creation as a profession, bringing it into the fold of its economic transformation drive.—
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By the time the group made it into the hallway, Fleeger and Freeman's wife, Joanna, were shouting at each other.—
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Her social media posts hyping Cincinnati and under-the-radar cities last summer went viral with over 1 million views on Instagram and Tiktok, prompting thousands of comments shouting out other secondary cities worth a visit.—
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For anyone in need, the nation's 24-hour suicide-and-crisis lifeline can be reached by dialing 988.—
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Missed pickups can be reported through the MyFW app, by dialing 311, or by calling 817 392 1234.—
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Love recalled visiting a Nashville-area location with her best friend when they were told it had been discontinued.—
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As part of the collaboration with Villa Albertine, Unifrance oversees film bookings, institutional partnerships and logistics for visiting filmmakers.—
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From a portable power bank to keep your phone charged to noise-canceling headphones that will drown out stressful sounds, these travel accessories will help nervous fliers and frequent travelers alike have easier journeys.—
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But in Japan, there’s no legal recourse and canceling a location shoot with short notice is an accepted part of the culture.—
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In considering whether to allow the sales, China is trying to balance AI development with its push for chip self-sufficiency.—
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In other business, the council began considering a request to annex a 47-acre parcel east of Bauer Farms, south of County Road 700 North and west of 625 West.—
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The man sat in the driver's seat, while the woman sat in the passenger seat, their crying child in the man’s arms.—
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At one point during the hearing, Richards pleaded for a tissue and began crying while recalling a particularly abusive event in May.—
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“Calling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calling. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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