1
as in calling
to demand or request the presence or service of
without explanation, the managing editor summoned me to his office
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2
as in gathering
to call into being through the use of one's inner resources or powers
managed to summon a bright smile despite the gloomy day
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3
as in mustering
to bring together in assembly by or as if by command
summoned a special session of parliament
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Recent Examples of summoning
Navigating the software involves using hand gestures and speech, although the headset also has a button for summoning Google’s Gemini and a touchpad.
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Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
This funds Saverino the naturalistic tonal shifts into her character’s feminist, middle-aged adult self, summoning memories and deductions about the lives of her grandmother and mother.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
After getting five innings from starter George Kirby and then summoning their best leverage relievers, the Mariners went to Logan Gilbert, then another stud reliever, then Luis Castillo.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
There’s also an alien Sequid army slowly forming, Cecil Stedman (Walton Goggins) is secretly keeping Conquest incarcerated, the battle-hungry Battle Beast is alive and the demonic detective Damien Darkblood is summoning a hellish monster to fight Invincible.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
There is no military strength without moral strength, no good outcome when summoning tempers alongside uncertainty and rifles, and no margin for error in what may come next.
—Keith Wilson, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
The trailer already gives you an idea of the memes that will spawn from this movie, between Grogu using that telescope, summoning a bowl of chips with the Force, riding on a mini speeder with a bunch of Babu Friks, or eating space popcorn at a sporting event with dad.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2025
Seven people receive mysterious poison pen letters summoning them to a posh townhouse.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Cannon has scheduled three days for jury selection in Routh's case, summoning 180 people to a federal courthouse in Fort Pierce, Florida.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
This funds Saverino the naturalistic tonal shifts into her character’s feminist, middle-aged adult self, summoning memories and deductions about the lives of her grandmother and mother.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
After getting five innings from starter George Kirby and then summoning their best leverage relievers, the Mariners went to Logan Gilbert, then another stud reliever, then Luis Castillo.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
There’s also an alien Sequid army slowly forming, Cecil Stedman (Walton Goggins) is secretly keeping Conquest incarcerated, the battle-hungry Battle Beast is alive and the demonic detective Damien Darkblood is summoning a hellish monster to fight Invincible.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
There is no military strength without moral strength, no good outcome when summoning tempers alongside uncertainty and rifles, and no margin for error in what may come next.
—Keith Wilson, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
The trailer already gives you an idea of the memes that will spawn from this movie, between Grogu using that telescope, summoning a bowl of chips with the Force, riding on a mini speeder with a bunch of Babu Friks, or eating space popcorn at a sporting event with dad.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2025
Seven people receive mysterious poison pen letters summoning them to a posh townhouse.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Cannon has scheduled three days for jury selection in Routh's case, summoning 180 people to a federal courthouse in Fort Pierce, Florida.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for summoning
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The officer calmly and sweetly talks to the dog, calling to Moose to get the canine to come closer.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Someone keeps calling her on the landline and leaving voice messages and texting her mobile phone—bits of song lyrics, compliments, and emoticons.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Colvert, a 15-year-old from Pasadena, created the group to restore normalcy for teen girls affected by the devastating California wildfire, gathering beauty products, clothes and other personal supplies in a call that went viral.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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The entries this year range from a photograph of a horseman at sunset in Turkey, spotted between large rocks that appeared to form a natural stage, to a bird's-eye view of thousands gathering at the Ganges River in India to celebrate the body of water as a source of life.—
NPR,
NPR,
27 Oct. 2025
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Creativity was sorely lacking last season, with the side mustering the lowest xG of any side to avoid relegation, but now an attacking midfield trident of Grealish, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Iliman Ndiaye brims with promise and guile.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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In Week 1 at Green Bay, the Lions didn't score a touchdown until the game's final minute en route to mustering just 13 points while losing 27-13.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 Sep. 2025
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His attorneys filed a habeas corpus petition Monday, arguing their client is being unlawfully detained and asking the court for his release.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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The department will be asking the state legislature for $120 million in additional funding, but the money is not guaranteed to be approved, particularly in the face of budget uncertainty after Congress passed a bill in July that puts new financial burdens on states.—
Elliot Haspel,
The Atlantic,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Music reality series focused on assembling a group have been around for years.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
25 Oct. 2025
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Coaching the Crew The crew — including two backup crew members, NASA astronaut Andre Douglas and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jenni Gibbons — have been just as busy as the people assembling their spacecraft.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Traditional taxis are still available, but ride-hailing services are more convenient and easier to book, either in real-time or in advance.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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Despite hailing from across the pond, the savory — and occasionally sweet — dish has firmly cemented itself into the country’s cultural fabric, which makes a recent love for fusion twists on classic pizzas all the more fascinating.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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What Happens Next Both nations have committed to convening follow-up meetings to ensure long-term ceasefire viability and reliable implementation.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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This year’s 2025 edition of Doc Dreams will continue that tradition, convening some of the industry’s most exciting documentary voices.—
William Earl,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
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Way Day Decor Deals With Thanksgiving around the corner, now is an ideal time to add an inviting autumnal wreath to your home, especially while there are a variety of options on sale during Way Day.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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If the thought of hosting a monster bash feels overwhelming, keep it lowkey by inviting just a few friends over for a Halloween dinner, and ask everyone to bring a little something to share.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Summoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summoning. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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