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Recent Examples of call out
Another difference is that the new recommendations specifically call out avoiding ultraprocessed foods.
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Cristina Palacios, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Those who call out her name recognize her from her shop at 8005 The Paseo, Vee’s Sweets & Treats Deli.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
If that's the case, Mann anticipates that more employees will call out of work due to fatigue and financial stress, triggering more delays and cancellations.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Still, in previous shutdowns, these essential workers have eventually started to call out from work in increasing numbers, which has led to longer security lines and delays at some airports.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
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Cristina Palacios, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Those who call out her name recognize her from her shop at 8005 The Paseo, Vee’s Sweets & Treats Deli.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
If that's the case, Mann anticipates that more employees will call out of work due to fatigue and financial stress, triggering more delays and cancellations.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Still, in previous shutdowns, these essential workers have eventually started to call out from work in increasing numbers, which has led to longer security lines and delays at some airports.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for call out
call in
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When the Magic miss a shot or don’t get a foul call in their favor, the team on occasion doesn’t get set in its half-court defense, which allows opponents to get easy baskets.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
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To call in a well-being check for a neighbor or relative, people can call their local police department’s non-emergency number.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Call out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/call%20out. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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