1
as in to remove
to let go from office, service, or employment
the secretary was dismissed after it was discovered that she was stealing office supplies
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2
as in to eject
to drive or force out
the sick boy's nurse dismissed the visitors so he could get some rest
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3
as in to minimize
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
critics dismissed his music as mere noise
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Recent Examples of dismiss
Doherty dismissed both explanations as speculation.
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Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
And in May, ProPublica found that, in the period following the cuts, hundreds fewer ongoing cases were investigated, and new cases were dismissed outright at rates 30 percent higher than previously.
—Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
An industry that was once dismissed as teens making low-quality lip-sync videos on YouTube or performing skits on Vine is now a dominant force in media, commerce and culture.
—Taylor Lorenz, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
The Titans went 13-21 and missed the playoffs in the two seasons before he was dismissed.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
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Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
And in May, ProPublica found that, in the period following the cuts, hundreds fewer ongoing cases were investigated, and new cases were dismissed outright at rates 30 percent higher than previously.
—Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
An industry that was once dismissed as teens making low-quality lip-sync videos on YouTube or performing skits on Vine is now a dominant force in media, commerce and culture.
—Taylor Lorenz, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
The Titans went 13-21 and missed the playoffs in the two seasons before he was dismissed.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismiss
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Crews have made progress removing hazardous materials and explosives from the massive scene, according to Jamey VanVliet, special agent in charge with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ Nashville Field Division.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Trump ultimately activated the National Guard and federal agents later in August to deter crime, clear homeless encampments, and remove trash in public areas.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Oct. 2025
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Branch was ejected in a game against Green Bay in 2024 for a helmet-to-helmet hit on running back Bo Melton.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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The pop star has not publicly commented on what happened, but local police confirmed to ABC News that the aggressive concertgoer was immediately ejected from the Kaseya Center.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
13 Oct. 2025
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SpaceX took steps to minimize the chances that the problem would recur on Flight 8.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Brooke High Rise Straight, a narrow straight leg, is finished with laser technology to minimize water usage.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
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Jones has passed for over 340 yards in each of the two games since then, though he was sacked six times and had two passes intercepted in Sunday’s 30-19 loss at Tampa Bay.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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But after sacking Russell Martin, Rangers’ decision-makers have found the gig has all the magnetism of aluminium.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Being outed has had an effect on Khalid’s music, according to the superstar himself.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
6 Oct. 2025
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Last year, the singer-songwriter was outed by an ex on social media.—
Jeff Nelson,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Bean and squash yields (as measured by weight) were reduced when intercropped with maize, while maize yields were only slightly diminished when intercropped.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Oct. 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Raducanu had her blood pressure taken during the match, which was played in oppressive heat and humidity, before retiring down 6-1, 4-1.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Delbarton publicly acknowledged in 2018 that at least 30 men had come forward with allegations that, over three decades, 13 past or current priests and monks at the school had victimized them — in addition to a lay faculty member who is now retired.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
16 Oct. 2025
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The formula blends barrier-repairing ceramides, moisture-boosting hyaluronic acid, and soothing niacinamide to calm the scalp, banish flakes, and lock in hydration.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
7 Oct. 2025
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The girl only makes selfless wishes, and Iblis is banished to his lamp for a millennia for his failure.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Dismiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismiss. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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