Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for called (off or out)
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Paloscio said Dandrea and his wife were one of the only local households that still gave out candy on Halloween.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026 -
Thursday, though, people all over the building were wearing the Gilbert Arenas-era gold-and-black throwbacks the team gave out in a promotion.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The study is published in the journal Physical Review Letters.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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The former star of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, who was set to star in the new season of ABC’s The Bachelorette until TMZ published a video showcasing an instance of domestic assault involving Taylor, has now publicly addressed ABC’s decision to pull the season off the air.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
20 Mar. 2026
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In 2014, then-President Barack Obama proclaimed March 31 as national César Chavez Day, urging Americans to honor his legacy.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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California became the first state to commemorate his birthday, and in 2014, then-President Barack Obama proclaimed March 31 as national César Chavez Day.—
Fernanda Figueroa,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The journal indicates that Niko, Mann’s large, unruly poodle, barked as the intrepid teen-agers approached the front door.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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As Kansas coach Bill Self barked orders from the sideline inside T-Mobile Center, the tide was starting to turn.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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Richins, wearing a white blouse with pale blue and peach-colored flowers on it, looked down and began breathing heavily when the verdict was announced.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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No official release date or plot synopsis has been announced.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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In a statement Thursday, police said Buhler advertised nanny services on multiple websites and apps and may have provided childcare to other families.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The collection reinterprets iconic Lee silhouettes like the Storm Rider jacket, a style that dates to 1948 when it was originally designed and advertised to cowboys.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Mar. 2026
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My older daughter has cried on and off but seems mostly unburdened in a way that only kids can.—
Nicole Frehsee Mazur,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2026
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Helen wept quietly, believing her world had come to an end, while Alice, always comfortable with attention, cried more lustily.—
Charlotte Brooks,
Big Think,
13 Mar. 2026
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But every rule was promulgated under the threat of litigation and the teeth of the regulation relied on a law that was designed with a completely different purpose in mind.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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Companies big and small are jumping into the business, a trend that likely will accelerate now that the SAG-AFTRA actors union has promulgated a model contract for such projects with budgets less than $300,000.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Called (off or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/called%20%28off%20or%20out%29. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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