called back

VERB

recall

Synonyms

WEAK

order back return a call summon summon back telephone

Example Sentences

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Eventually one called back to say that she and her husband had been completely cleared.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The suit alleged meal breaks were “frequently interrupted” when Beteta would be called back by a supervisor to clean buckets or dispose of trash.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

He said that McCullagh said he did not text Natalie from outside her home and that when he opened her door the dog had rushed out and had to be called back in.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Because most inmate releases are done during the daytime, prison staff had to be called back in to handle the paperwork and logistics of freeing an inmate.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

“Yes,” Penelope called back, but the children were still carrying on in a most frightful way.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood