Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: close call

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Usage examples:

Aiden Lay was on the receiving end of a Braxton McCurren close call on a pick off move at first base.

Source: https://www.nemonews.net/2023/07/19/missouri-all-stars-knock-off-illinois-at-hannibal/

Almost two years to the day since a barge ran aground near Vancouver’s Sunset Beach—where it would remain for another year—there was a close call in the same location.

Source: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/unmoored-barge-has-near-miss-with-vancouver-beach-1.6651923

Although it was characterized in some circles as a close call, a source with knowledge of the situation tells PFT that Hill could not have played today.

Source: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/tyreek-hill-likely-will-play-next-week-vs-cowboys

But, if it’s a close call, he lands on the prosecutor’s side.

Source: https://www.counterpunch.org/2023/04/14/how-the-legal-and-political-worlds-will-shape-trumps-criminal-trial/

Fans spotted it showed "major underboob" and said it was "fun" to see her miss "close call" exposures to viewers.

Source: https://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00211780.html

Former Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vázquez had a close call during the Tigers-Twins matchup Wednesday.

Source: https://nesn.com/2023/08/ex-red-sox-christian-vazquez-gets-drilled-in-helmet-dodges-close-call/

Given his son's close call, Johnson's death has touched him in a deeply personal way, reinforcing his dedication to preventing one of hockey's most frightening injuries.

Source: https://m.startribune.com/hockey-neck-guards-adam-johnson-death-nhl-ncaa-minnesota-duluth-pittsburgh-penguins/600316866/

I felt sorry for any official who missed a close call at O-G’s end of the floor because it was met with a roar of disapproval that would have blown off the referee’s toupee if he had been wearing one.

Source: https://www.limaohio.com/top-stories/2023/03/22/bob-seggerson-notes-from-the-boys-state-tournament/

One of the big competitions on the day was the Tug of War, where we had teams in all three categories (Juniors, Ladies & Mens), with a close call on both our juniors and ladies pulls.

Source: https://www.leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk/arts-and-culture/leighton-buzzard-young-farmers-fundraiser-breakfast-morning-4193429

The close call occurred at about 7 p.m. Monday when the pilot of a Learjet 60 took off without clearance as a JetBlue flight was preparing to land on an intersecting runway, according to the FAA’s preliminary review.

Source: https://ktar.com/story/5465857/evasive-action-pilot-pulls-up-as-another-jet-crosses-runway-2/

This close call could be poetic justice, to paraphrase the Confucius quote: “Seek revenge and you should dig two graves.”

Source: https://collider.com/kevin-williamson-psycho-parents/