call (off or out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for call (off or out)
Verb
  • After the MacArthur Park action, Trump’s disciples proclaimed victory.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
  • That verdict comes from Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams, one of a few big names (with Dave Grohl and the band HAIM) who proclaim their fanship.
    Brett Milano, Boston Herald, 6 July 2025
Verb
  • She's also had to warn her sons not to give out their Social Security numbers when the fake Geico folks started calling them.
    Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 8 July 2025
  • This year, the office’s Third Annual Vets & Friends Barbecue gave out a little something extra to attendees, too: a 25-pound box of food courtesy of the Food Bank of NWI.
    Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
Verb
  • Harmon’s lateral agility and strong hands were as advertised during the offseason, but that was just football in shorts.
    Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 8 July 2025
  • Marilyn Manson made a short, virtual appearance at what was advertised as Ozzy Osbourne's final show with Black Sabbath.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 8 July 2025
Verb
  • Days before the launch, Grok posted antisemitic responses — including praise for Adolf Hitler and tropes about Jewish people running Hollywood.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • There’s just a lot of judgment for women who post a lot online, or play into the attention economy.
    Selome Hailu, Variety, 15 July 2025
Verb
  • Citing a police report, Fox 35 and the News-Journal reported that Sullivan was waiting outside for Williams to show up to the home with her food delivery when her baby began to cry inside the home.
    Sean Neumann, People.com, 15 July 2025
  • Cohost Mark Consuelos teed up the moment during Tuesday morning's host chat, which shifted to cover the topic of why exhaustive marathons often make people — both participants and spectators — cry.
    EW.com, EW.com, 15 July 2025
Verb
  • In fact, research published in Harvard Business Review shows that leaders who openly express uncertainty and reveal imperfections foster greater trust, loyalty, and emotional connection with their audiences and teams.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • That is why the strong language that Donald Trump has been using since announcing an end to the pause is of real value.
    The Editors, National Review, 11 July 2025
  • That month also saw JD.com announce a first round of subsidies worth 10 billion yuan, which went towards a food delivery discount program.
    Dylan Butts,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • Contreras, the excitable ex-Cub, took exception and barked at Palencia.
    Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 8 July 2025
  • Mabel responds by barking and then races into the kitchen.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
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“Call (off or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/call%20%28off%20or%20out%29. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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