calls (off or out)

present tense third-person singular of call (off or out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for calls (off or out)
Verb
  • Known on the show for her bold Malaysian flavors, the baker regularly posts baking tips and recipes with her audience, and has even spent some time with fellow contestants.
    Jane LaCroix, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Kroger posts a preview of its upcoming weekly ad on Tuesdays ahead of the new sale that starts on Wednesday.
    Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • While the feature list proclaims that there is no combat in Lunar Strike, there will be plenty of drama.
    Ian Stokes, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The event is the alumni association’s biggest fundraiser, with proceeds going to the Alumni Legacy Scholarship Fund, which gives out four $500 scholarships each year.
    Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Getty Images When a league gives out an award every year, someone has to win it no matter what.
    Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Once the runway show is over, Heidi announces that Ethan’s, Veejay’s, and Yuchen’s looks were the judges’ least favorite.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Stoked, Joe announces his candidacy to run against Ted, immediately recording a video and posting it.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In episode 3, which came out in April, Howard’s character cries when Seth Rogen’s studio head character gives him a difficult piece of feedback, resulting in Howard angrily throwing his signature baseball cap at him.
    Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Fraser threatens to leave but doesn’t and ends up being the one to comfort Kyle, who cries about having hurt his friend.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • But for Jennifer Lawrence, a simple everyday outing is a chance to show off a tote bag that advertises a literal book.
    Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 25 Aug. 2025
  • On Instagram, where Jet’s primarily advertises its monthly pop-ups, the bar has more than 29,000 followers and regularly receives hundreds of likes on colorful posts teasing upcoming themes and drinks.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Forbes publishes a variety of rankings, including the best employers and the richest people.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Today, Vintage publishes the trade paperback edition.
    Paul Slovak September 8, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Calypso addresses the public; a government official accuses John and Quiet of a bombing and declares open war on outsiders.
    JP Mangalindan, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
  • His presence pretty much rules out any possibility of the Broncos reinvesting in the quarterback position during the next offseason or even the one after depending on when Arch Manning finally declares.
    Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
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“Calls (off or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calls%20%28off%20or%20out%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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