CALLING (OFF OR OUT) Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

calling (off or out)

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Definition of calling (off or out)

present participle of call (off or out)

as in giving out

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Elton John, a longtime friend of Stipe’s, broke his longstanding rule against giving out phone numbers to link up Watt and Stipe, sensing the two would enjoy a partnership.

— Devon Ivie, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026
The shows are part of a growing cottage industry that the city is supporting by streamlining the permit process and giving out awards to creators.

— Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of giving out

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Both adult residents of the home were alerted to the fire when their dog began barking, helping wake them up, the fire department said.

— Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Mainly looking to drown out a snoring partner, a barking dog or an overactive brain?

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of barking

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Moirologists, as they’re now known, were usually women, and their job was to display grief by crying, wailing, and tearing their hair.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
Families waiting for the aircraft carrier’s arrival in San Diego Bay described crying and losing sleep after hearing about the ship’s food shortages and tough conditions.

— Julie Watson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of crying

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Trump blindsided Zelenskyy last weekend by announcing that Ukraine and Russia had agreed not to target each other's energy facilities.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
The Eagles released a statement Thursday about the medical condition of their quarterback in announcing his looming absence, saying Hurts had been receiving treatment for nearly a week and even flew to and from London with it.

— Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of announcing

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Mahomes himself has been better, posting his highest yards per attempt average and passer rating since 2022.

— Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026
Then people began posting photos of sniper towers and even snipers at other NFL stadiums, from Buffalo to Indianapolis, and college stadiums, too.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026

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Jamal convened a press conference proclaiming to be able to communicate by phone with Somali pirates who were holding a Nigerian ship hostage.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
Iran published a 14,390-word letter to Americans this week proclaiming the regime’s victory over the US, suggesting the two sides were no closer to resolving their seven-month war through diplomatic means.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2026

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While a credit card advertising a 0% APR generally does not charge interest on qualifying purchases or balance transfers for a period of time, there is a lot of fine print to read.

— Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 14 Oct. 2026
These are just a few of the brands that have recently turned to the microdramas format to spin a yarn while, naturally, advertising their goods.

— Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026

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