Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calling (off or out)
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Six players qualify automatically for each team based on ranking points accumulated through seasonal performances, with wins at the four majors giving out the most points.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025 -
Aaron Peterman was giving out olive oil and balsamic vinegar tastings from the family’s Gourmet Blends, based in Torrance.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
25 Sep. 2025
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This seems to be the case for one dachshund caught on camera barking at the ceiling, pacing the floor, and even jumping on the couch to get closer to a pipe above its head.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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While McIlroy missed the eventual attempt, Lowry did not, ramming in a winner and turning to the crowd, pounding his chest and barking back.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Daria spotted the crying woman from the consulate, now in a pink bikini and a green mesh coverup, waiting her turn to leap onto the beach.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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Fans are screaming, crying, planting flowers in the shape of a ‘T,’ and rearranging birthdays and baby deliveries just to be in theaters.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
4 Oct. 2025
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Swift had given short notice to her fans, announcing the release of the movie just two weeks ago in an Instagram post.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Swift began her Instagram caption announcing the cinematic event.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Reports indicate the man could be posting these interactions online on TikTok, Instagram, and potentially other social media platforms.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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This followed a trend in place for months on a platform that only started posting sports bets in January, having previously only done wagers on topics such as election results and weather patterns.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Trump has been proclaiming for years that his political opponents should be locked up, but there is a gulf between loudly alleging criminal behavior and amassing the evidence necessary to prove the elements of an actual crime.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
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On Thursday, the day after Kirk died,, for example, the X account of AI chatbot Perplexity was confidently proclaiming that Kirk was still alive.—
Emma Woollacott,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Promotional graphics advertising the skillshare show a hammer, a balaclava, and walkie-talkies.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Oct. 2025
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As of Tuesday morning, Fleet Week was still advertising tickets for the air show that start at $150.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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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 6 Oct. 2025.
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