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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He was seen dancing at San Diego Comic Con, getting arrested in Times Square, giving out free hugs on the Santa Monica Pier, and tussling with an AMC employee over a bag of popcorn.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2026
In Florida, the film industry has suffered since the state stopped giving out tax incentives in 2015.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of giving out

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With the Indiana Fever holding an 81-75 lead during a third-quarter timeout, Cloud began barking toward Freedom, who was seated courtside.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Rather than having dog kennels lined up across from each other like in traditional shelters, the New Leash on Life design will have kennels on one side facing a hallway to reduce barking and stress.

— Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of barking

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Under the new system, one voice from a non-selector will introduce each candidate by simply announcing his name and sharing his resume.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Her sister Erin created a GoFundMe page announcing that she was hospitalized with severe pneumonia and a bacterial infection in her blood.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of announcing

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While working at a New York City hedge fund, Marchitelli started an Instagram account in his downtime by posting (mostly headless) images of himself in a variety of custom suits.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
After Myers began posting about his case on YouTube again and taking interviews on other YouTubers’ channels, the Pima County Attorney’s Office accused him of violating his probation.

— Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of posting

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And it's been plenty victorious as a top pizza choice in town, as evidenced by a 2025 Food Network roundup proclaiming that The Post serves the best slice of pizza in Kentucky.

— Bob Vitale, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Aug. 2026
Her son Spencer, 5, could be heard proclaiming his hunger in the back of the video and is seen grabbing a few slices of Parmesan cheese prepped for the salad.

— Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Definition of proclaiming

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