call (off or out)

verb

Definition of call (off or out)next
as in to proclaim

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for call (off or out)
  1. proclaim
  2. give out
  3. advertise
  4. post
  5. cry
  6. publish
  7. announce
  8. bark
Verb
  • Inside, actual witch Lilia (Patti LuPone) grasps his hand and proclaims that his lifeline is split in two, foretelling drama to come.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2024
  • On her Instagram story, Lopez — who previously proclaimed Harris as her pick for president — shared slides from Harris’ campaign following the backlash to Hinchcliffe’s set.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of proclaim
Verb
  • Humanitarian organization Direct Relief was giving out N95 masks at the Ventura Family YMCA to help residents fend off smoke exposure.
    Dennis Romero, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • During the last presidential election in 2020, Rudd gave out cookies in New York.
    Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of give out
Verb
  • But not all of that salmon is as advertised, according to new research.
    Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
  • The Republic found numerous posts on Snapchat, Instagram and other social media sites advertising big paydays for drivers in Arizona border towns, including Bisbee, Sierra Vista and Douglas.
    Jason Wolf, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of advertise
Verb
  • But then hours later, the sheriff's department went back to the family's home near the North Carolina border, where Patterson was handcuffed, arrested, booked on suspicion of reckless conduct and forced to post $500 bail.
    David K. Li, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The announcement of her passing was posted on the Antioch Friends of Animal Services Facebook page, honoring her lifelong commitment to animal welfare and urging the community to adopt animals in her memory.
    Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of post
Verb
  • This is a real bummer for Schmitt’s BFF, Helm, who cries even as Schmitt promises to FaceTime during their favorite trash-TV shows.
    Laura Bradley, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
  • The breakup left Marissa visibly heartbroken, as she was seen crying on the floor. Season 7 of Love Is Blind season 7 is now streaming on Netflix.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of cry
Verb
  • The findings are described in a study published November 6 in the Cell Press journal Neuron. Inside the brain, different areas are interconnected.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
  • The other survey this weekend that got loads of attention, which was conducted by Ann Selzer and published in the Register, had Harris up in Iowa by three percentage points.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of publish
Verb
  • Cincinnati leads 14-7. Copied Share Kyle Hamilton is questionable to return Rohan Nadkarni The Ravens announced Kyle Hamilton is questionable to come back tonight with an ankle injury.
    NBC News, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Comedy Central, the home of the show, recently announced that Stewart will remain host of the show through the end of 2025.
    Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of announce
Verb
  • Testers wore the headphones in loud environments, from bustling NYC streets to their homes with barking dogs.
    Jordana Comiter, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
  • No litter box, barking, or cleanup is required (yet).
    Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of bark
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Thesaurus Entries Near call (off or out)

call off

call (off or out)

call on

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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 21 Nov. 2024.

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