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calling

[kaw-ling] / ˈkɔ lɪŋ /
NOUN
chosen profession
Synonyms
STRONG
art business career craft do dodge employment gig go handicraft hang lifework line mission occupation play province pursuit racket slot swindle trade vocation work
WEAK
day gig life's work metier métier nine-to-five rat race walk of life
Antonyms
STRONG
avocation entertainment fun pastime recreation surrender unemployment
WEAK
amusement hobby

Example Sentences

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Calling it a “hardship” can make people feel uncomfortable and a bit desperate.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Calling it a “surgical procedure” is almost overkill.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

Calling it “wholesome” isn’t right; that’s too patronizing.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

Calling the US air traffic control system "old" and in need of an upgrade, Homendy urged against assigning blame.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Calling an Uber, I pack my art supplies and sketchbooks into my backpack, the pencils and the papers all shoved messily inside after the important stuff.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott