calling (up)

verb

Definition of calling (up)next
present participle of call (up)
1
as in lining up

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2
as in recruiting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calling (up)
  1. organizing
  2. recruiting
  3. enrolling
Verb
  • Bookkeeping is the process of recording and organizing your business's day-to-day financial activity.
    — Carson Brunson, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the Union Syndicale Lycéenne, one of the high school student unions involved in organizing the demonstrations, suggested a much larger turnout of 450,000 people across the country.
    — Melissa Bell, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of organizing
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  • However, the biggest challenge lies in recruiting for engineering and software positions.
    — Chase Jordan October 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Among dentists recruiting hygienists, 91% said hiring was very or extremely challenging.
    — Manjot Pal, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of recruiting
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  • The Roc Nation School began enrolling students at LIU in Fall 2021 and combines academic instruction with immersive opportunities designed to help students build practical experience and professional networks.
    — Jem Aswad, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The fifth-year senior, who played at both Auburn and Texas State before enrolling at Pittsburgh in January, threw his second touchdown pass as a collegian.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of enrolling
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“Calling (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calling%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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