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call the play

VERB

dictate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

govern guide impose lay down prescribe

STRONG

bid bulldoze charge control decree direct enjoin instruct lead manage ordain order pronounce regiment rule set

WEAK

call the shots call the tune lay down the law put foot down read the riot act take the reins walk heavy

Antonyms

STRONG

disallow mismanage

WEAK

ask implore request

VERB

operate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

administer conduct drive handle keep play run work

STRONG

command maneuver manipulate ordain pilot ply steer wield

WEAK

be in charge be in driver's seat be in saddle call the shots call the signals carry on hold the reins make go pull the strings pull the wires run the show run things sit on top of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

halt mismanage neglect stop

STRONG

leave alone

VERB

supervise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

administer conduct deal with direct handle inspect look after oversee take care of

STRONG

boss chaperon control overlook quarterback run superintend survey

WEAK

be in charge be in driver's seat be in the saddle be on duty be responsible for call the shots crack the whip keep an eye on preside over ride herd on run the show run things sit on top of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

mismanage neglect

STRONG

follow serve

Example Sentences

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“Her IQ is what makes her different than others. As a coach, you can call the play, but what impresses me most is her decision-making.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2025

Bowles was asked if Bernard had tried to call the play off before the snap.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 19, 2022

Even the referee was about to call the play dead and let Memphis set up shop.

From Fox News • Sep. 18, 2021

“I don’t call the play calls, bro,” Gurley said after the game when asked about the lack of running.

From Reuters • Oct. 2, 2019

I told him we should just call the play Rashad, instead of Fist, something everybody in the stands would have to hear every time we ran the play.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds

call the play

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