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
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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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Verb
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The situation demands clarity from the state and awareness among traders.—
Robert Green,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025 -
Ideal for long days that demand a seamless transition from office to dinner.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
31 May 2025
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One seeking this kind of worker needs to ask a lot of questions about the qualification and training of any worker offered.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Team Trump may also seek to use different legal strategies to reimpose some of the tariffs the court struck down.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2025
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Outside researchers can request access to VSD data by submitting study proposals to the CDC.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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Banerjee did not respond to emails requesting comment from The Bee.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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Amorim requires a new centre forward to lead the line, but has missed out on landing Liam Delap after the Ipswich Town striker reportedly decided to join Chelsea instead.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Visiting remote stretches of coast, pristine beaches, or villages that receive few tourists typically requires an explorer yacht that can be self-sufficient for several days.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
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But unscrupulous preparers convince taxpayers to claim the credit to receive a large refund.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The irony, the heartbreak, is that Sarah and Yaron devoted themselves to preventing the very kind of violence that claimed their lives.—
Margaux Chetrit,
Sun Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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“Call (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/call%20%28for%29. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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