calling (off or out)

verb

Definition of calling (off or out)next
present participle of call (off or out)
as in giving out

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calling (off or out)
  1. giving out
  2. barking
  3. crying
  4. announcing
  5. posting
  6. proclaiming
  7. advertising
  8. promulgating
Verb
  • 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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  • Both adult residents of the home were alerted to the fire when their dog began barking, helping wake them up, the fire department said.
    — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Mainly looking to drown out a snoring partner, a barking dog or an overactive brain?
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of barking
Verb
  • One 10-year-old girl, crying and trying to hug her father, was allegedly grabbed by the neck by law enforcement, according to the lawsuit.
    — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Among them were a parent at her daughter’s school who recognized her on account of her voice alone and a dad on an airplane whose baby had been crying non-stop for over an hour.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of crying
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  • Trump blindsided Zelenskyy last weekend by announcing that Ukraine and Russia had agreed not to target each other's energy facilities.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The Eagles released a statement Thursday about the medical condition of their quarterback in announcing his looming absence, saying Hurts had been receiving treatment for nearly a week and even flew to and from London with it.
    — Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of announcing
Verb
  • Mahomes himself has been better, posting his highest yards per attempt average and passer rating since 2022.
    — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026
  • But Staley was hated and run out of Los Angeles after posting a 24-24 regular-season record and zero playoff wins in nearly three seasons.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of posting
Verb
  • California state legislators also passed a resolution in her honor, proclaiming September 4 as California Wildlife Day.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of proclaiming
Verb
  • While a credit card advertising a 0% APR generally does not charge interest on qualifying purchases or balance transfers for a period of time, there is a lot of fine print to read.
    — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 14 Oct. 2026
  • These are just a few of the brands that have recently turned to the microdramas format to spin a yarn while, naturally, advertising their goods.
    — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of advertising
Verb
  • Trump, perhaps sensing that promulgating Orwellian lies wouldn’t be easy, given what happened in Minneapolis, didn’t spend his time promoting them.
    — Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Definition of promulgating
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“Calling (off or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calling%20%28off%20or%20out%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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