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
  • Big black letters on either side of the flatbed proclaimed ART IS … O’Grady, then 48, had decided to become an artist just six years before, after two marriages, an attempt at a novel, and stints as a translator and rock critic.
    Jillian Steinhauer, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Every American of faith can now confidently proclaim that nativity scenes and other religious symbols can be freely displayed at courthouses, city halls, parks, and holiday festivals.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of proclaim
Verb
  • One neighborhood dad dressed up as Santa and gave out treats to visitors.
    Lainey Seyler, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
  • From giving out meals to wrapping Christmas toys for children in need, many Louisville nonprofits are looking for volunteers during the holiday season and for day-to-day operations.
    Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of give out
Verb
  • While the airline advertises fares starting at $99, including government taxes and fees, Travel + Leisure uncovered several deals this winter for even less.
    Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to accounting for about 60% of products sold, Amazon generates fees from providing fulfillment and shipping services as well as by offering customer support to sellers and charging them to advertise on the site.
    Ari Levy, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of advertise
Verb
  • Caleb Ricks’ 35-yard interception return for a touchdown gave Trinity some breathing room, and the Rocks went on to post a 42-23 victory over Ryle in Saturday’s Class 6A final at Kroger Field.
    Rich Barak, The Courier-Journal, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Since it was posted on October 27, the clip has gained more than 6.8 million views and over 172,000 likes on Instagram at the time of writing.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of post
Verb
  • His wife often cries and chews her nails out of nervousness.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
  • So grab a tissue and prepare to cry one last time as Entertainment Weekly pays tribute to the 21 TV show cancellations that hurt the most this year.
    EW Staff, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of cry
Verb
  • According to a Bloomberg report published last week, Antivari owed millions in an unpaid debt to his former business partner, the Italian fintech tycoon Andrea Pignataro.
    George Nelson for ArtNews, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Scientists have uncovered the existence of a binary star system close to the black hole near the center of the Milky Way galaxy, confirming a hypothesis made by happenstance nearly a century ago, according to a paper published in Nature Communications on Wednesday.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of publish
Verb
  • The move, announced in a statement Thursday, is the largest single-day act of clemency in modern history, the White House said.
    Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The commutations announced Thursday are for people who have served out home confinement sentences for at least one year after they were released.
    Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of announce
Verb
  • And that’s before the star of Enchanted begins barking and digging holes in her front lawn on all fours.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Recognize Signs of Discomfort Uncomfortable dogs may bark, growl, or try to escape.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of bark
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