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calling off

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verb

present participle of call off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for calling off
Verb
  • Occupying and distracting the mind.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
  • While most of the acting is wonderful (Wyle is predictably great, but so is just about all of the main cast), some patient-of-the-week players err towards distracting histrionics.
    Judy Berman, Time, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • That’s a crucial step in diverting waste away from landfills.
    Melanie Stetson Freeman, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Instead of diverting limited local resources to do the job of federal immigration officials or funding immigrant detention, this bill empowers communities to keep the resources where they are needed most.
    Carlos Guillermo Smith and Dotie Joseph, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The situation has created tension in the arts community, with some artists canceling appearances while others have used their performances to make political statements.
    Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
  • The Beats Studio Pro Noise-cancelling Headphones are now 49 percent off, saving you a cool $170, and the Iniu Portable Charger is currently just $16.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Regular soldiers were pushed aside (this also included Battlefront 3's cancellation), while 'power fantasy' characters like Starkiller were brought to the forefront again.
    Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 27 Apr. 2025
  • These tricks include: Creating cancellation mazes Removing cancel buttons at critical moments Adding fake urgency with timers Burying important details in fine print These tactics might boost short-term numbers but destroy long-term trust.
    Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Both views can to some degree be traced to James Burnham, an influential academic who became an editor at National Review after abandoning communism.
    David Byrne, National Review, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Often, stakeholders will advocate for re-prioritizing—not abandoning—ESG commitments.
    Paul Klein, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Since 2023, the global online shopping cart abandonment rate has held steady at 70.19%.
    Gabriel Shaoolian, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Following the incident, the woman later identified herself and left a voicemail admitting to the abandonment.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Fast-forward a few years, which includes Wiseman and Poole being shipped out, Golden State appears on the verge of scrapping their entire two timeline idea.
    Evan Sidery, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Is Butler or another star worth scrapping that plan altogether at this point?
    Evan Sidery, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Calling off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calling%20off. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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