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verb

Definition of call (for)next
1
as in to demand
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority with an eye to the expected rush, the manager called for additional waiters

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2
as in to seek
to make a request for called for someone to help with planning the club's party

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call for

2 of 2

phrase

1
as in order
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority The bill calls for tighter regulation.

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2
as in require
to have as a requirement This calls for a toast!

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3
as in request
to give a request or demand for The position calls for someone with a master's degree.

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Recent Examples of call (for)
Phrase
Surprisingly, media coverage has been decent and calls for accountability abound, from the streets to the news. — Marina Sitrin, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2026 Independent experts have also called for amending building codes to require long-term monitoring of settlement. — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 The repair work calls for excavation to retrieve a soil sample, as well as debris removal and sandbags to protect the property from strong waves and coastal erosion. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 As transistors shrank and chips grew denser, the process called for greater precision. — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for call (for)
Recent Examples of Synonyms for call (for)
  1. demand
  2. seek
  3. require
  4. request
  5. claim
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  • Speed, volume and rapidly shifting vectors are why a base of automation is required, while complexity and risk are the factors that demand human intervention.
    — Carlos Morales, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Depending on the route, manufacturers can add protective layers and steel-wire armoring to help the cable withstand demanding conditions, particularly in shallower waters where anchors and fishing equipment pose greater risks.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of demand
Verb
  • With all its brands, Salvation Brands seeks to fill market voids.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Reliance Industries, the parent company of Jio Platforms, did not respond to CNBC's emails seeking comments.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of seek
Verb
  • Years of integrating services, supported by money and the authority to require involvement, help explain Abu Dhabi’s progress.
    — Inzamam Rashid, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The bag does the color blocking for you, adding an unexpected hit of color without requiring you to overthink the styling.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of require
Verb
  • The new agent would then deal with the team on the player's behalf in requesting a trade — which is rarely a pleasant conversation.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • That total included voters who requested ballots delivered by mail, as well as those who requested print-at-home ballots via email, the SBE said.
    — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of request
Verb
  • In the documentary, Holmes and Evans also claim research wasn’t done before creating the series.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Some lawsuits have claimed companies used pricing algorithms to undermine competition.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of claim

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“Call (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/call%20%28for%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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