CALL OUT Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

call out

verb

Definition of call out

as in to call up

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Recent Examples of call out Sale and Ventura engaged in a heated argument a few days later after Sale demanded Ventura call out the Tigers for the sign-stealing. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026 In the seventh inning of Tuesday night’s road game against the Washington Nationals, Lynch got the call out of the bullpen. — Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026 Though the Senegalese delegation noted that the screening was expected, perception is often reality and many were quick to call out the treatment. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 11 June 2026 Sykes isn't the only one to call out the roast. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for call out

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call in

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The actor stepped out for a photo call in London earlier today (July 5), alongside her director Christopher Nolan and co-stars Zendaya, Tom Holland, Samantha Morton, and Lupita Nyong’o.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 July 2026
The tougher rules for sick leave would no longer allow employees to call in sick to work for up to three days without seeing a doctor or call up the doctor and ask for a sick leave letter of one week without actually seeing the doctor.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026

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