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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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But, especially in Pulte’s new position, The Fellowship could be just a phone call away, given its intense focus on relationships with global leaders, and given Pulte’s ostensible closeness to his grandfather.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

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

I'm wary of wading into the Scottish boys because they were a bad refereeing call away from being three from three going to Rome and I think Rome was one that got away.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2024

Most crucially, we were always just a phone call away.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 30, 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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