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calls for

VERB

demand; entail

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ask for involve need request require suggest want

WEAK

inquire lack necessitate occasion

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike have

Example Sentences

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At that point, the law calls for an automatic benefit cut of about 24% in order to bring spending in line with revenue.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Given the level of dismay and frustration, you might assume there would be even more calls for PM's removal.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Guidance was a weak spot for HubSpot, which sees revenue of $3.7 billion to $3.71 billion in 2026, up from prior calls for $3.69 billion to $3.7 billion.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

The company’s outlook also calls for adjusted earnings per share of 86 cents in the period, above the 82-cent consensus view and up 39% from a year earlier.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

She calls for a palanquin to take Charlotte back to her chambers.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton