Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calling (off or out)
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There’s nothing worse (or scarier) than a bed frame giving out on you.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
7 Jan. 2026 -
Mercedes Woods describes his wild white hair and unlaced shoes; Shirl Gadson remembers his frequent walks and talks with her mother, Violet; Henry Pannell recalls Einstein giving out nickels to the neighborhood kids before sitting with Henry’s grandmother on the porch.—
Joshua Bennett,
The Atlantic,
2 Jan. 2026
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Bulldog or border collie, barking or getting its belly rubbed, a dog can be many things while still remaining a dog.—
Ben Brubaker,
Quanta Magazine,
7 Jan. 2026
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The outlet added that Johnson reportedly made multiple efforts to scare the bear away, including creating a loud makeshift alarm and playing hours of dog-barking sounds through speakers pointed into the vents.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
31 Dec. 2025
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The man sat in the driver's seat, while the woman sat in the passenger seat, their crying child in the man’s arms.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
9 Nov. 2025
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At one point during the hearing, Richards pleaded for a tissue and began crying while recalling a particularly abusive event in May.—
Tracy Wright , Christina Dugan Ramirez , Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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After announcing their engagement in April 2023, Brown and Bongiovi tied the knot in May 2024.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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A day after announcing its Q3 numbers, Solera published Cunha’s undated offer letter.—
Justin Wingerter,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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When Kipley started posting informational videos online about her decision to pump during class, she was faced with a good amount of backlash.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The president is also posting about tariffs this morning.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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Even with Lincoln’s executive order proclaiming freedom for the slaves, the practice continued until the war was completed.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Jan. 2026
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The political and religious cast of the crowd in Bloomington was signaled by the street vendors, who were doing brisk business offering red, white, and black make america great again hats, along with caps proclaiming jesus won and sweatshirts emblazoned with freedom and Kirk’s signature.—
Andrew Cockburn,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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Reputation travels faster than advertising.—
Parin Moradiya,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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McDonald’s has pushed back against claims in a class action lawsuit that the company misled customers by advertising the McRib as a rib meat sandwich when its patty allegedly comes from other pork cuts.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Calling (off or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calling%20%28off%20or%20out%29. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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