RECALLS Synonyms: 120 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of recall

as in remembers

to bring back to mind I don't recall meeting you before

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as in cancels

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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recalls

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noun

plural of recall

as in memories

a particular act or instance of recalling or the thing remembered his recall of the events of that turbulent time is significantly different from the accounts of other eyewitnesses

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as in cancellations

the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to we can't get a refund on the plane tickets, so the trip is beyond recall

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Recent Examples of recalls

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As her wedding quickly approached, Natalie recalls being excited but also emotional at wearing the dress in front of her grandmother. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026 The impact of food recalls The FDA issued 26 food recall notices in August, and 94% of Americans say the frequency of recalls concerns them. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026 Several California food recalls have recently been announced, from organic white rice to pet products. — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026 Other recalls in previous weeks have been classified as the most severe level of concern, which can cause severe illness or death. — Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026 This kaleidoscopic introduction recalls the work of Percival Lowell, a 19th-century astronomer name-dropped in passing, who claimed to have discovered advanced irrigation on the red planet by way of telescopic observation. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026 Fendi also plans to fill the Brompton Road windows with a set that recalls the look of Chiuri’s debut collection for the brand, which was shown in Milan in February. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 Someone recalls discussing a similar situation years earlier. — Beth Worthy, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Reflecting on the experience now, Austin recalls how bad the sound had been at the festival leading up to Queen. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Noun

Before reaching into the fridge, freezer or pantry, California consumers should beware of the latest recalls. — Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Some of the recalls were also tied to foodborne illnesses reported across the country. — Dian Zhang, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Summer 2026 has felt chock-full of produce recalls, both voluntarily and by the FDA. — Eva Flowe august 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 Aug. 2026 So these are voluntary recalls by companies, and there could be the fact that recalls are down because companies aren't taking recalls. — CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026 Deaths apparently caused by malfunctioning or inaccessible doorhandles, have led to regulatory changes in China, prompting the widespread recalls involving nine automakers. — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026 The recalls come after consumers who ate the berries reported symptoms including stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever, nausea and/or vomiting. — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026 Through recalls, improvements, changes in battery design, and more, Chevrolet managed to make the Bolt into something that people actually liked and wanted to buy. — New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026 The auto industry is experiencing a record year for recalls, with over 23 million vehicles affected in the first half of 2026, double last year's figures. — Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for recalls

Verb

Yamanaka remembers growing up as one of the few Japanese people among her peers.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026
Recording engineer Roark Bailey remembers how quickly an idea could move from a passing thought to the actual song.

— Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of remembers

Verb

Tennis has always been highly dependent on the weather; unlike in soccer or football, rain cancels or delays a match until the court is dry enough to be playable.

— Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
When investors redeem shares, the fund cancels those shares and pays investors their value based on NAV.

— byDoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of cancels

Noun

As Bohm's trial nears, Thompson has been reliving the memories from that night and the terrible weeks that followed.

— Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
Bullock shared her memories of the icon one day after Parton died following a brief battle with cancer at age 80, her representatives confirmed to PEOPLE.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of memories

Noun

More on her 11 siblings, late husband Parton's death came after multiple concert cancellations and missed appearances amid medical issues, which included problems with her immune and digestive systems over the years.

— Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Depending on the business, answering those questions may require looking at repeat purchase rate, retention, renewals, referrals, cancellations or customer lifetime value.

— Joe Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of cancellations

Noun

Kilmeade still has vivid recollections of his time visiting Ground Zero on the actual day planes crashed into the two World Trade Center towers.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
SiriusXM launched a dedicated Dolly Parton Tribute Channel (105) built around her music and related artists and collaborators, augmented by listener recollections.

— Russ Penuell, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of recollections

Noun

In agreeing to hear the pair of cases, the justices did not disturb the lower court rulings that blocked the repeals for now.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The trash and parking fee repeals might be uniquely attractive to a broad swath of San Diegans in a way that may not translate to competitive bidding changes or even pension reform.

— Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026

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