call (off or out)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for call (off or out)
Verb
  • The country’s electoral authority, stacked with Maduro sympathizers, proclaimed him the winner amid allegations of vote-rigging, which the government denied.
    Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
  • But despite what this postcard proclaimed, there was no colonnade along it.
    Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • In addition, Michelin gave out four special awards, including one to Colleen Hughes of Supperland in Charlotte, who received a Michelin Exceptional Cocktails Award.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Special awards will also be given out at the ceremony tonight.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Nine people were hurt when a shooting broke out at an Airbnb birthday party advertised on social media, Ohio authorities say.
    Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
  • The bureau typically advertises in southern British Columbia, Calgary and Vancouver, said Mark Robitaille, its executive director.
    Sarah Cutler November 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The discussion came as Robinhood posted third quarter results that beat analyst expectations for both revenue and earnings.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
  • The assassination of Charlie Kirk raised fears of political violence in America as well as questions about the responsibility of social media companies pertaining to images of violence posted on their platforms.
    Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • My children cried themselves to sleep.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Most of us are socialized not just to suck it up, never to cry or show emotions, but also to suppress, go silent, hide, run away, act as if there is no agony.
    Kevin Powell, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • However, carbon substrate structure optimization and catalyst coordination environment modulation must be done simultaneously to maximize the potential of these catalysts, according to study published in Advanced Fiber Materials.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 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  • Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.
    Terry Mattingly, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Meanwhile, United Airlines announced hundreds of cuts through early next week, including 168 on Saturday; 158 on Sunday; 190 on Monday and 269 on Tuesday.
    Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Marshawn Kneeland, who appeared in 18 games with the Dallas Cowboys since his 2024 NFL rookie season, died at the age of 24 Thursday, the team announced.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Similarly, in central Gifu prefecture, the government is experimenting with drones that play the sound of dogs barking and fireworks, in a bid to scare bears away.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Playing with a favorite toy or going to their crate can replace barking to greet guests.
    Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 2 Nov. 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 9 Nov. 2025.

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