CLOSE CALL Synonyms: 7 Similar and Opposite Words

close call

noun

ˈklōs-

Definition of close call next

as in narrow escape

a barely successful escape from something undesirable the doctor said I'd had a close call, and was lucky to be alive

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

misfire

Examples of close call in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Insane close calls, historic wins and great sportsmanship — these are the Olympic moments that were was good as gold Comments The world's best athletes will arrive in Paris on July 26 to compete for a medal at the 2024 Olympic Games. —

Tanisha Bhat, Peoplemag, 1 July 2024 The close call puts in stark relief the significance of a position that is a heartbeat away from the presidency. —

Steve Peoples, Fortune, 15 July 2024 The trailer features multiple shots of Pitt and Idris amid adrenaline-inducing clips of races, filled stadiums and close calls on the tracks. —

Maddie Garfinkle, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024 After the close call, the man released the turtle back into the wild. —

Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 2 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for close call

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