called (off or out)

past tense of call (off or out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for called (off or out)
Verb
  • Their memoir Hollywood on the Tiber was published in Italian in 1982, and an English translation is now due for release.
    Caroline Frost, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025
  • In photos published by DeuxMoi, a smiling Jackman is seen holding his phone up toward Burnett, 91, while sitting beside her in the theater and the rest of the audience is looking towards them.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The string of low-key promo events ahead of the film's release is a result of efforts to steer away from the backlash associated with Snow White that has followed since it was announced in September 2022.
    Michelle Lee, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
  • While the governing body announced the creation of 30 player development centres for the future, Forest Ladies’ application to keep their centre of excellence status was rejected.
    Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • This was advertised for sale on the cover of the business section of The Naperville Sun.
    Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Today, the keto diet is often advertised and used for weight loss.
    Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Complex rules get promulgated, but the firms impacted by them are often in the dark (yet liable for any non-compliance).
    William Dunkelberg, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The Harris campaign has promulgated a set of detailed proposals to expand government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid and extend the reach of certain measures presently only applicable in the public realm to the private insurance sector.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The president has also frequently posted about Woods on Truth Social, especially when the golfer made comebacks from injury.
    Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
  • On March 11, according to a screenshot shared with JTA, one group member posted a message that appeared to endorse Garfunkel’s petition but also raised questions about it.
    Ben Sales, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • At the same time, these updates raise questions about the Oscars broadcast itself.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Radio played an even bigger role there when WHB signed on to broadcast from the site in 1922.
    Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Dale was hospitalized and declared brain dead the following day.
    Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
  • In July 2024, a mistrial was declared.
    Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • According to the arrest report, detectives then found surveillance video showing the outside of the victim’s home moments before the two kidnappers rang the doorbell.
    KFOX Staff, Baltimore Sun, 25 Dec. 2024
  • After a fight had broken out an hour earlier, workers were shutting down the restaurant and ushering out patrons, when shots suddenly rang out from the passing black car.
    Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Called (off or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/called%20%28off%20or%20out%29. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.

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