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as in distracts
to draw the attention or mind to something else
she was about to tell me the big news when her attention was called off by the arrival of another guest
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as in cancels
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
called off the party after half of those invited couldn't make it
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calls off
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And when our American players have to control the crowd, that distracts them from playing.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025 -
This might mean dropping a product line that’s profitable but distracts from your core business, or saying no to a good opportunity that isn’t aligned with your growth strategy.—
Minna Hu,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Miami cancels school, orders state of emergency About 10 minutes to the west, the community of Miami was also recovering from intense flooding.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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After her family cancels holiday plans at the last minute, Nell decides to spend the week of Christmas having fun on her own!—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
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The system captures and diverts roughly 95% of the sewage overflows in the city, or about five billion gallons a year.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
9 Oct. 2025
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Transforming these bottles into supercapacitor components not only diverts waste from landfills but also provides sustainable, high-performance energy storage options.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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The novel can get busy—Taylor introduces each of Wyeth’s studio mates in the first chapter, then all but abandons half of them to squeeze in more significant characters—but there’s a warmth in the overcrowding.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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Throughout the Knife Edge series, more than one chef actually abandons the Michelin race before the awards are announced, recognizing the unsustainable toll on their families, health, and even the restaurant’s bottom line.—
Laurie Woolever,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps an unexpected expense throws off your budget, or you’re no longer inspired by a recent investment.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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An algae bloom throws off the balance of the ecosystem that keeps the water clear and fish and other aquatic life healthy.—
Charlotte Germane,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Sep. 2025
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But then Belly scraps her Parisian plans and pledges her young life to Jeremiah, a rising super senior at Finch majoring in getting high and going to Cabo (which, quite honestly, is more age-appropriate than a wedding).—
Vogue,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Disbarment, which revokes a lawyer's license to practice law, is the most severe professional sanction for attorneys.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Missouri isn’t a state that automatically revokes a police license when an officer is convicted of a serious crime.—
Katie Moore,
Kansas City Star,
22 Sep. 2025
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In the exclusive clip, Walken recalls meeting Jerry and Anne early on in their careers.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, Yamaha issued recalls for its Drive 2 golf carts sold between 2021 and 2025 due to the lack of stop lights, which can cause serious injury or death.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Calls off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calls%20off. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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