call (off or out)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for call (off or out)
Verb
  • Indeed the film has become a cultural touchstone over the years, with many of the leading lights in the world of women’s soccer proclaiming Bend It Like Beckham as their main source of inspiration back in the day when the amateur antics of women playing soccer were laughed at.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 26 July 2025
  • Those who would argue that this abuse of power constitutes a crime should remember that Trump and his team have avidly proclaimed that presidents must have immunity from criminal prosecution for acts within the broad ambit of executive power.
    The Editors, National Review, 24 July 2025
Verb
  • In 2017, Stone Soup expanded to give out boxes of food on Mondays, which include produce, meat, bread, cereal and pasta.
    Sophie Levenson, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
  • Aerial images show tents, umbrellas and tables set up outside the store, where hundreds of free meals were given out.
    Layla Ferris July 10, CBS News, 10 July 2025
Verb
  • Those lanes are gone, with the empty building advertised as a potential restaurant, brewery, retail space or mixed-use development.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2025
  • On Friday evening, his Golf Wang site updated with merch for the new album that featured vinyl, t-shirts and hats advertising the new record and confirming its imminent release.
    Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 19 July 2025
Verb
  • Some of the videos posted on social media showed that the fight began as two men circled each other and a crowd gathered.
    Enquirer staff, The Enquirer, 31 July 2025
  • Another video posted on X, formerly Twitter, showed a car stuck in traffic.
    Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
Verb
  • Parents are stressed, and kids are coming home crying.
    Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 29 July 2025
  • Yuhua says upon entering the competition, while other footage includes queens proudly standing atop the Werk Room tables, and, of course, crying.
    EW.com, EW.com, 29 July 2025
Verb
  • In fact, research published in Harvard Business Review shows that leaders who openly express uncertainty and reveal imperfections foster greater trust, loyalty, and emotional connection with their audiences and teams.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • Geldof, 73, spoke to The New York Times for an article published July 13 in honor of the 40th anniversary of Live Aid.
    Victoria Edel, People.com, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Chris Bailey announced an effort to create his department's new strategic plan in April.
    Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 24 July 2025
  • General Motors announced on Tuesday that while the company beat earnings, second-quarter profits dropped, including a $1.1 billion hit from import taxes.
    Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 23 July 2025
Verb
  • Maybe your own dogs will even bark at their TV counterparts or try pawing at the screen.
    Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 July 2025
  • In addition to the light-changing bombs that most in the crowd waved throughout the night, the crowd also, well, barked at him often between songs.
    Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 18 July 2025
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“Call (off or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/call%20%28off%20or%20out%29. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.

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