called out is not in our dictionary (yet). Here's what it could mean:
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verb
- To publicly challenge, criticize, or expose someone for their words or actions.
- To summon someone for assistance or to perform a duty, especially in an emergency.
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On Wednesday, the Australian Bureau of Statistics called out the impact of strong spending on data centers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
“Top of this list is Intel, whose x86 architecture was effectively called out as obsolete in both the data center and the PC, both of which are Intel’s core markets.”
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
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Possible Synonyms
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- held their feet to the fire
- read them the riot act
- put on blast
Possible Antonyms
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- let it slide
- gave a pass
- co-signed
- looked the other way
