1
as in remembering
to bring back to mind
I don't recall meeting you before
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2
as in canceling
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
Simmons laughs when recalling the experience.
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Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Gwyneth Paltrow is recalling a time when she was fired from a film amid her split from Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
Nestlé is recalling some batches of its infant nutrition products due to possible contamination with a toxin that can cause nausea and vomiting, according to the company.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
Palace, meanwhile, are considering recalling Canada goalkeeper Owen Goodman from his loan spell with Huddersfield Town.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Kipnis describes her own mother laughingly recalling a college professor chasing her around a desk and trying to kiss her.
—S. C. Cornell, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Also among the night’s emotional high points was Ethan Hawke, who received the Career Achievement Award, presented by Mahershala Ali, and delivered a rousing speech recalling his early friendship with River Phoenix.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 4 Jan. 2026
Other distinctive features are the glass-block corners and a roof recalling mid-20th-century, streamlined railroad cars.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2026
Rodgers said, recalling caring for her sister as a baby.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 1 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recalling
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Following the crash, family members are remembering the mother and daughter.—
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For many of us, remembering the start of two of Los Angeles County’s most devastating wildfires brings back visceral memories of fear, uncertainty, desperation, and loss.—
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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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However, that action then sparked outrage among many residents who felt the city was abandoning homeless residents, while also trying to push them to other cities.—
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At the same time, demand for nonalcoholic alternatives has surged — even as most consumers continue to drink alcohol in moderation rather than abandoning it altogether.—
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Montgomery County’s superintendent recommended revoking the charter of MECCA Business Learning Institute because of concerns about transportation and other services for students with special needs.—
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Should Wise rule that the court has jurisdiction in the matter — and deny the motion to dismiss — the court would then hear the merits of the case and could possibly issue an injunction blocking the State Department from revoking student visas based on free speech.—
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The company ended up scrapping it and keeping its old branding.—
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The White House says scrapping prior legal pathways and protections is part of its goal.—
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San-ho enters the code, aborting the strike.—
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In his opening moves as mayor, Mamdani signed executive orders dealing with housing and one repealing all of former Mayor Eric Adams’s executive orders signed after his indictment on corruption charges in September 2024.—
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Third, negotiators must start by repealing the Gainful Employment Rule, especially since the OBBBA will replace it with the earnings premium.—
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“Recalling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recalling. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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