CALL (OFF OR OUT) Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

call (off or out)

verb

Definition of call (off or out)

as in to proclaim

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Carlson, who had just released a documentary called The End of Men, devoted hours of airtime to proclaiming Tate’s innocence; so did the right-wing podcaster Candace Owens.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
The authors aimed to save college sports by (restricting the transfer portal) and (hard-capping NIL) but also (kneecapping the Big Ten and SEC) and proclaiming (schools can’t change conferences).

— Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of proclaim

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Prior to Trump’s remarks, there were some awkward moments onstage as annual awards were given out, including to some journalists behind investigations of the president.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 July 2026
Every year Latino journalists from all over the country come together to learn some new reporting skills, court potential employees, show off new products and give out an appalling amount of tote bags.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of give out

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Aboard may very well be advertising that price to attract attention and early reservations, planning to spike the base price upon official launch.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 July 2026
In some places, it may be advertised as a $4 Meal Deal, but prices tend to be higher at California franchises.

— Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 23 July 2026

Definition of advertise

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Jordan Dwyer will be leaned on to replace Eric McAlister as the go-to option after posting 730 yards and seven touchdowns in his debut season.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
Protesters covered events in real time, filming Instagram reels, sharing videos and memes – often laced with dark humor and jibes at Modi – and posting updates from the protest site.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 July 2026

Definition of post

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Tim Bakken, speaking to dozens of colleagues at a faculty meeting, argued that none of them should be forced to seek approval before publishing papers or giving speeches, as a policy unveiled that day would require.

— Hannah Natanson, Washington Post, 26 July 2026
In May, a juvenile court in Berlin convicted Ballout of preparing a serious act of violence endangering the state, as well as publishing Islamic State propaganda on his Instagram account and other charges, prosecutors said.

— Geir Moulson, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

Definition of publish

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In March, dozens of countries around the world announced a release of 400 million barrels of oil into the global market in order to keep a lid on prices.

— Christine Romans, NBC news, 25 July 2026
San Jose recorded 1 million total downtown visits during the six-week FIFA World Cup, officials announced Friday — a final count over 2 ½ times initial projections — driven by energetic watch parties and strong fan culture in the city.

— Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 25 July 2026

Definition of announce

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Instead, Lola was allowed to run around barking at a grizzly while her owners repeatedly yelled her name and continued filming.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
A Little Rock police officer retreated into the street before killing the Labrador retriever that ran at him barking in the Heights neighborhood on Sunday, body camera footage released Wednesday shows.

— Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 22 July 2026

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