calling (off or out)

verb

Definition of calling (off or out)next
present participle of call (off or out)
as in giving out

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calling (off or out)
  1. giving out
  2. barking
  3. crying
  4. announcing
  5. posting
  6. proclaiming
  7. advertising
  8. promulgating
Verb
  • Consequently, roughly 71 percent expressed regret over previously giving out their real phone numbers to businesses and online platforms.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • This year’s contest recognized emerging writers across feature scripts, a dedicated horror/thriller race, TV pilots, short films, and a special screenplay mentorship category, giving out more than $18,000 in prizes.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of giving out
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  • In one of the videos Jennifer shared with CBS News Baltimore, Stewart was filming Suki barking in the Davis family's front yard behind their fence.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The chattering and barking mammals that scamper through these woodlands rely on the pale fluid to grow fast, providing mammal pups with the raw materials to start turning the soft cartilage of their skeletons to more resilient bone.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of barking
Verb
  • Following the reading of the verdict at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, Salman broke down crying and was consoled by members of her defense team.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • And at the end of the election, Election Day, his opponent was crying.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of crying
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  • The letter was shared as Haitian police and foreign forces continue to battle gangs, with Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé announcing on X late Friday that a gang leader was killed, without identifying him.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The group postponed a pair of Germany shows last weekend — and subsequently nixed the remainder of their tour — after announcing that Gillan was hospitalized with an unspecified health issue.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of announcing
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  • The Horned Frogs have found success in the month of November, posting a 3-1 record in 2024 en route to a 9-4 finish.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Exhibition giant Cinemark Holdings on Tuesday unveiled its third-quarter financial results, posting higher revenue and earnings compared to a year ago.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of posting
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  • Wendy has decided, in true Catholic fashion, that she will be redeemed by loudly proclaiming her suffering.
    — Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2026
  • But this particular reality show tries to justify its controversial existence by proclaiming its seriousness with regards to psychology, philosophy, and current events.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of proclaiming
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  • Police said someone is advertising a property to rent at 3512 Portsmouth Drive, but the property is not actually for rent.
    — Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Disney is advertising up to 25 percent off select rooms for stays November 15 – 28 and December 13 – 24.
    — Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of advertising
Verb
  • Trump, perhaps sensing that promulgating Orwellian lies wouldn’t be easy, given what happened in Minneapolis, didn’t spend his time promoting them.
    — Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Definition of promulgating
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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 8 Nov. 2026.

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