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as in cancellations
the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to
the calling of the match was a disappointment to both players
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as in professions
the activity by which one regularly makes a living
I think my true calling will be as a commercial artist
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Recent Examples of callings
Scott has certainly had multiple callings.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 27 Dec. 2025
Creative reuse of leftovers is one of my personal callings, so the idea resonated with me.
—Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025
In the violent underworld of New Zealand’s outlaw bikers, a warrior torn between two lives, two callings and two families must decide which path defines his true destiny.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2025
If the sheer distance Albert travels is inconceivable to those of us with more earthbound callings, his on-air stats are equally mind-boggling.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Instead, through the course of this play, the artificiality of 19th-century marital courting and the exaggerated heroism of war are gradually stripped away, allowing the characters’ true voices, true callings and true partners to eventually emerge.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 27 Dec. 2025
Creative reuse of leftovers is one of my personal callings, so the idea resonated with me.
—Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025
In the violent underworld of New Zealand’s outlaw bikers, a warrior torn between two lives, two callings and two families must decide which path defines his true destiny.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2025
If the sheer distance Albert travels is inconceivable to those of us with more earthbound callings, his on-air stats are equally mind-boggling.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Instead, through the course of this play, the artificiality of 19th-century marital courting and the exaggerated heroism of war are gradually stripped away, allowing the characters’ true voices, true callings and true partners to eventually emerge.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for callings
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Since January 2026, various networks have announced cancellations of more than a dozen shows.—
Alyssa Modos,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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That’s the first time the network has had zero cancellations since at least 2012 (and probably for a number of years before then as well).—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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In contrast, the licensing bodies governing dozens of other professions in California, including doctors, nurses, police officers and lawyers, make the reasons that disciplinary actions were imposed easily accessible on their websites.—
Holly McDede,
ProPublica,
12 May 2026
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For many, this may create an entry point into professions that might otherwise feel out of reach, especially for those balancing financial responsibilities or family commitments.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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News of the abandonments has prompted outrage on social media, with many calling for the person to be prosecuted when caught.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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After a rash of abandonments led to infant deaths in the late 1990s, Texas became the first in the nation to pass a state law legalizing abandonment.—
Kelsy Mittauer,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Catholics represent about 29% of the population, and the country is a major source of growth and priestly vocations for the church.—
Claudio Lavanga,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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The only solution for job seekers would be to specialize in vocations that AI cannot easily replicate, such as highly skilled trades, or to work in industries where consumers put a premium on human interaction.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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In agreeing to hear the pair of cases, the justices did not disturb the lower court rulings that blocked the repeals for now.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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The trash and parking fee repeals might be uniquely attractive to a broad swath of San Diegans in a way that may not translate to competitive bidding changes or even pension reform.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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This list compiles some of the odd jobs and mundane occupations of famous scribes.—
René Ostberg,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026
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Exemptions were made for people with certain occupations.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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According to reporting from The Associated Press, the department will begin revocations on Friday, May 8, and be focused on those who owe $100,000 or more.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The department told the Associated Press on Thursday that the revocations would begin Friday and be focused on those who owe $100,000 or more.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Callings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/callings. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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