1
as in to remember
to bring back to mind
I don't recall meeting you before
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to cancel
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
I'll recall my purchase order if the company refuses to guarantee that it'll arrive before Christmas
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in recollection
a particular act or instance of recalling or the thing remembered
his recall of the events of that turbulent time is significantly different from the accounts of other eyewitnesses
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in cancelation
the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to
we can't get a refund on the plane tickets, so the trip is beyond recall
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of recall
Jaime Catmull, Contributor, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Telgemeier recalls her own experience of sharing her vulnerable autobiographical comics with people for the first time.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
The recall covers two products, its 6.35 oz Dark Almond Sea Salt bar and the company's 6.35 oz Everything Bar, which is a milk chocolate bar with caramel, pretzel, almond nougat and sea salt.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for recall
Verb
Similarly, Kim Kiyosaki, an entrepreneur and the co-founder of the Rich Dad Company, recalled being fired from her first job at an ad agency.
—Noun
That’s in the FDA’s Enforcement Report on the March 21 recall of 75 mg strength Venlafaxine by Zydus Pharmaceuticals, a recall that covers 13,128 bottles.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for recall
Verb
-
Just remember to order a half-size up for the best possible fit.—
-
People remember kindness, and opportunities can come from anywhere. 5.—
Verb
-
Several offshore wind farms planned along the Northeast were canceled in recent years as costs rose due to inflation and supply chain problems during the pandemic.—
-
For under $100, these are an incredible bargain for such high-quality noise cancelling earbuds.—
Noun
-
Returning to Reims frequently references the work of Annie Ernaux, the winner of the 2022 Nobel Prize in literature, whose recollections of her childhood and the lives of her grocer parents have been published in books such as A Man’s Place and A Woman’s Story.—
-
And with the Panthers set to pick eighth overall for a fifth time in franchise history in next week’s draft, The Observer chatted with Gross to get his recollection of the experience.—
Verb
-
Heading them is none other than Robert Keller, who wasn’t killed after all, and now blames his big bro for abandoning him.—
-
The Indonesian government was floating a moratorium to stop the construction of new hotels, villas and nightclubs in Bali, in an effort to curb over tourism—an idea that was abandoned at the start of the year.—
Noun
-
Shaiman and Wittman’s score is, hands down, among of the best musical theater creations in recent memory.—
-
Research has found evidence that playing chess may result in improved brain function, memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking.—
Noun
-
This is especially because of the kinds of changes, including major layoffs and project cancellations, that have been implemented at other government organizations by request of the Trump administration.—
-
Experts have previously told the Tribune that the mass student visa cancellations may cause some students with strong training and educational background in STEM fields to take their skills elsewhere.—
Verb
-
In January, the company scrapped a rights issue of shares, opting to borrow 450 billion won from Ryu to reduce its debt burden, which had ballooned to 1.5 times equity.—
-
Pfizer scrapped a different once-daily obesity pill back in June 2023 after patients who took that drug had higher liver enzyme levels in a mid-stage trial.—
Verb
-
The partnership with the federal government comes as a growing number of FIU students are becoming anxious amid reports of international students being detained, deported and having their visas revoked.—
-
Four University of Florida students have had their visas revoked, the university’s director of public affairs told CNN Friday.—
Cite this Entry
“Recall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recall. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share