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Recent Examples of call out
Moskowitz, a former DeSantis appointee, pitched himself as a Democrat who is willing to call out both parties.
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Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 28 May 2026
The report doesn't call out any companies specifically, but the idea has already been proposed by some of the biggest names in the space industry.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 28 May 2026
When North was first spotted with a dermal piercing on her hand in September 2025, fans were quick to call out Kardashian, 45, for allowing her preteen daughter to undergo body modifications.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Samberg was among the first to call out the inevitable crowd of bigots and MAGA-enthusiasts that would wail and scream.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 May 2026
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Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 28 May 2026
The report doesn't call out any companies specifically, but the idea has already been proposed by some of the biggest names in the space industry.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 28 May 2026
When North was first spotted with a dermal piercing on her hand in September 2025, fans were quick to call out Kardashian, 45, for allowing her preteen daughter to undergo body modifications.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Samberg was among the first to call out the inevitable crowd of bigots and MAGA-enthusiasts that would wail and scream.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for call out
call in
Verb
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The show’s jingles about the virus also play intermittently throughout the day and residents are able to call in with questions.—
Ope Adetayo,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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Lowe tried to challenge a strike call in the bottom of the fourth inning.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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“Call out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/call%20out. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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