CALLING (OFF OR OUT) Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

calling (off or out)

verb

Definition of calling (off or out)

present participle of call (off or out)

as in giving out

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Elton John, a longtime friend of Stipe’s, broke his longstanding rule against giving out phone numbers to link up Watt and Stipe, sensing the two would enjoy a partnership.

— Devon Ivie, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026
The shows are part of a growing cottage industry that the city is supporting by streamlining the permit process and giving out awards to creators.

— Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of giving out

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Moirologists, as they’re now known, were usually women, and their job was to display grief by crying, wailing, and tearing their hair.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
Families waiting for the aircraft carrier’s arrival in San Diego Bay described crying and losing sleep after hearing about the ship’s food shortages and tough conditions.

— Julie Watson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of crying

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Blumhouse is diving into another horror video game, announcing an Amanda the Adventurer adaptation.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026
The association cited Uthmeier’s involvement in the Hope Florida scandal in its news release announcing the donation to Rodríguez.

— Liv Caputo, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of announcing

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Many familiar with the shop came to Art of Play’s defense, posting their own positive memories and experiences at the shop — a number of which have been reposted by Art of Play in its Instagram stories.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
The Panthers are 3-0 at Pitbull Stadium but have yet to win on the road, posting an 0-2 record.

— Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of posting

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Jamal convened a press conference proclaiming to be able to communicate by phone with Somali pirates who were holding a Nigerian ship hostage.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
Iran published a 14,390-word letter to Americans this week proclaiming the regime’s victory over the US, suggesting the two sides were no closer to resolving their seven-month war through diplomatic means.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of proclaiming

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Boruchow said that part of the off-price retailer's value to brands is its ability to quietly sell excess merchandise without widely advertising those discounts online.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
Wild Land is currently advertising it directly for preorder price of US$9,099.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of advertising

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