call away

VERB

distract

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amuse bewilder detract disturb divert entertain fluster mislead perplex puzzle trouble

STRONG

abstract addle agitate befuddle beguile confound derange discompose disconcert engross harass madden occupy sidetrack stall torment unbalance unhinge

WEAK

catch flies draw away frenzy lead astray lead away mix up throw off turn aside

Antonyms

STRONGEST

anger bore calm clarify clear up comfort explain tire upset

STRONG

help make happy soothe

Example Sentences

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She was a phone call away, but that isn’t the same as having her with us in person.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

And then always involved — a call away — with Rachel while we were filming.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2024

Tom Abernethy, a starter on Knight’s undefeated Indiana team and the father of FAU assistant Todd Abernethy, is only a phone call away.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 2, 2023

"I couldn't believe having someone hear chatting to me, and knowing she was only a phone call away, would make such a difference to my life."

From BBC • Oct. 12, 2023

He knew Mr. Washington was only a phone call away.

From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper

call away

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