called off

verb

Definition of called offnext
past tense of call off
1
as in distracted
to draw the attention or mind to something else she was about to tell me the big news when her attention was called off by the arrival of another guest

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2
as in cancelled
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to) called off the party after half of those invited couldn't make it

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for called off
  1. distracted
  2. diverted
  3. canceled
  4. abandoned
  5. revoked
Verb
  • We would not be distracted by special interest agendas or issues that did not improve the outcomes of our students.
    Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Munger’s approach was about staying within your circle of competence and not getting distracted by things outside of it.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of distracted
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  • The flight was diverted to the Dominican Republic, and a return trip to Florida was arranged for passengers and crew members.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Its delivery problems aren't Spirit Airlines told Quartz in a statement its flight was diverted to the Dominican Republic after attempting to land in Port-au-Prince.
    Melvin Backman, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of diverted
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  • Smotrich canceled his trip to France to speak at the gala, citing security concerns, but at least two demonstrations went ahead, drawing hundreds of protesters.
    Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • After nearly two decades of enchanting holiday shoppers with its elaborate light displays, Saks Fifth Avenue suddenly canceled this year’s installation, an about-face from statements made less than a month ago.
    Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of canceled
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  • Second, most congressional Republicans have abandoned ethical norms.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Immediately after committing themselves to each other in an intimate ceremony, they are dramatically abandoned in an idyllic isolation for the adventure of a lifetime.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of abandoned
Verb
  • Before that case was closed in December 2022, Lacy pleaded guilty that September to driving with a license suspended, revoked or canceled.
    Emily Palmer, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
  • The state’s Department of Motor Vehicles revoked the license for Cruise, which was transporting passengers without human drivers throughout San Francisco.
    Michelle Chapman, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of revoked
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Thesaurus Entries Near called off

called in question

called off

called (off or out)

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