as in to proclaim
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for call (off or out)
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While there will always be the ‘doomers’ out there proclaiming otherwise, that doesn’t mean comics are dying—they’re just changing.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026 -
But on Change of Plans, the outfit's newest album — out now — frontman Isaac Gibson proudly proclaims that the humble group of musicians from Castlewood finally sounds most like themselves.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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The agency said its three water trucks gave out 31,700 gallons of water to affected residents.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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To save on costs, one user also expects many Starlink subscribers will return the portable Starlink Mini dish the company has been giving out to eligible customers as part of a free rental.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
16 May 2026
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Even with two shaky starts to begin his Red Sox tenure, Suarez has been as advertised, if not better.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
20 May 2026
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Several pro-Palestinian groups then planned and advertised a protest to take place at the event.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2026
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That box office low point in the franchise — which went into theaters with a lot of behind-the-scenes melodrama (Lord & Miller were fired and the directing reins handed to Ron Howard — posted a 4-day over Memorial Day weekend of $103M domestic and another $52M abroad.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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The department posted on Facebook Tuesday that a bear was seen roaming around the Lehigh County soccer fields early in the morning.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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The term refers to employees retreating to office restrooms—not just for bathroom use but to decompress, cry, scroll their phones, calm down or escape workplace pressure for a few minutes.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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So why did the fan favorite wake up crying on finale day and continue shedding tears in the dressing room right before the live show began?—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 May 2026
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Her next novel, CLOWN, will be published by Riverhead Books (Spring 2025).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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The couple announced the split in a joint statement to TMZ, published May 20.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced.—
Will Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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On the one-year anniversary of Wilson's death back in February, Southern University announced its plans to honor him with a posthumous degree and shared a statement remembering the late student.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Interesting that the aficionados of barking at people to do as they’re told don’t respond well to being subjected to the same treatment.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
22 May 2026
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Sometimes, a barking dog may deter a bear.—
Eva Flowe
May 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
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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 23 May. 2026.
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