CALL (OFF OR OUT) Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

call (off or out)

verb

Definition of call (off or out)

as in to proclaim

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As Gu-cheon and Saeng-gang prepare for Gu-cheon’s trip to the mirror world, Saeng-gang hears a spirit proclaiming that Gu-cheon will die that night.

— Kayti Burt, Time, 17 July 2026
Screens proclaimed this a record-setting night for women’s sports.

— Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 16 July 2026

Definition of proclaim

Verb

New York City is giving out free KN95 masks as the region is enveloped in smoke from Canadian wildfires.

— Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 16 July 2026
Sushi Confidential offered discounts on sake bomb drinks, 20Twenty gave out free truffle popcorn with the purchase of two glasses of wine — the perfect accessory — and Goosetown Lounge had a special karaoke session during the romp.

— Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

Definition of give out

Verb

Teens often advertise the gatherings through social media or word of mouth.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
But while both certificates of deposit (CDs) and high-yield savings accounts continue to advertise attractive yields, deciding where to park that money isn't always a straightforward process.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Definition of advertise

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Gani is a banker and freelance journalist who is a correspondent for the X page ARG Soccer News, which has been responsible for posting videos capturing the mood in Bangladesh during this World Cup, such as the one below.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Photos posted on social media show a large law enforcement presence at Flash Dancer Cabaret, located at 9317 South Freeway.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2026

Definition of post

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Argentina’s on to the final against Spain, the English are crying into a big ol’ bowl of mashed peas, and our big shiny stadium can once again promote a luxury German automaker.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 18 July 2026
The environment of a busy pool may trigger sensory overload and distress, causing children to cry or want to leave.

— Tana Carson, The Conversation, 17 July 2026

Definition of cry

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In its latest half-year earnings, published May 21, EasyJet reported a pre-tax loss of £552 million for the six months ending March 31, despite a 12% jump in half-year revenues to £4 billion, warning of price rises and slower bookings.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Vogue Business assessed the 64 shows and presentations published on Vogue Runway and contacted each brand to verify the findings (brands were given 48 hours to respond).

— Amy Francombe, Vogue, 6 July 2026

Definition of publish

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The final plan, announced Thursday, includes early voting sites at Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, Afton Ridge Library, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College’s Kannapolis campus, and Cabarrus County EMS Headquarters.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
As of Friday evening, FIFA has not announced any closing news conference where media will be afforded opportunities to ask Infantino questions.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 18 July 2026

Definition of announce

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Outside, the guards were often genial and chatty; inside, visitors were treated as objects of suspicion, barked at and insulted.

— Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
Days or weeks passed, but then the dog barked, the mail carrier tramped onto the porch, the mailbox clattered.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026

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