CALL OUT Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

call out

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Definition of call out

as in to call up

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Recent Examples of call out Clooney then took a moment to call out Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s recent controversial social media post that featured women from the military in Canada. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 The book is structured around the ‘anbara—the prison ritual where people would stand in prison cells and call out to one another through the naddara, or the opening in the cell door. — Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026 For the future of our party, Democrats have to call out his hate and condemn these dangerous views. — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 24 Aug. 2026 The first step toward holding these corporations responsible is to call out what their products are actually doing. — Alex Hartman, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for call out

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From there, enter 26-131 in the proceedings window/box (which is the first one shown on the page) and that should automatically call up the case of the early renewal filings for Disney’s ABC stations.

— Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 23 June 2026
Joey Meneses had an RBI single in his Athletics debut after being called up from the minors before the game.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 June 2026

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Coaches communicate with each other on their headsets throughout the game and also call in plays to the quarterback.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Cisco’s stock price The company issued strong guidance for its FY2027 during its last earnings call in August, but shares sank as it was met with a lackluster reception from analysts.

— Isabel O'Brien, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026

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