Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for called (off or out)
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When Hernández tried to check his swing and the count fell to 2-2, his left leg gave out.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025 -
Wednesday night, Owens sent three women home and gave out roses to six contestants in the reality TV show.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Steven Adler published an analysis showing that ChatGPT repeatedly and falsely reinforced one man’s delusions and psychological distress.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Kayla Rupp,
Arkansas Online,
20 Oct. 2025
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As many books have proclaimed, the Erie Canal’s opening in 1825 solidified New York’s reputation as the Empire State.—
Christine Keiner,
The Conversation,
15 Oct. 2025
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In 2021, then-President Joe Biden proclaimed that Indigenous Peoples Day would be celebrated on the second Monday in October, though the holiday was never officially changed.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Another nearby dog has barked since Mancl and his wife moved in four years ago.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Toward the end of his game-winning drive Sunday, Mac Jones received the play from the sideline, barked it to teammates, then turned to one of his two favorite targets on the day, Christian McCaffrey.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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University of Colorado regent and board chair Callie Rennison will not seek re-election in 2026, her office announced Sunday evening.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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His ousting from the party was announced alongside that of fellow CMC member Miao Hua, who was removed from his military position in June, as well as seven other officers.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 Oct. 2025
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It's called Silent Courier, and it's being advertised online.—
Adam Bearne,
NPR,
14 Oct. 2025
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Parties in the backyard dining shed — draped with faux greenery and advertised as spacious enough to seat 100 — carried on into the evening.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
14 Oct. 2025
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In the video, her siblings – 12-year-old Jasmin and 10-year-old Kevin – cried as their parents and brother sat handcuffed in ICE vehicles.—
Maria Santana,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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Her mother was too malnourished to breast-feed; the baby cried constantly, began losing weight, and developed ulcers and infections.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
18 Oct. 2025
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In the minutes and hours following the shooting, graphic, close-up videos of the moment Kirk was hit promulgated across the internet.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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Complex rules get promulgated, but the firms impacted by them are often in the dark (yet liable for any non-compliance).—
William Dunkelberg,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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“Called (off or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/called%20%28off%20or%20out%29. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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