DISMISS Synonyms: 141 Similar and Opposite Words

dismiss

verb

dis-ˈmis

Definition of dismiss

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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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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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 In April 2026, The Hollywood Reporter noted that a judge dismissed 10 of Lively's 13 claims, including her harassment and defamation claims, while allowing her retaliation and breach-of-contract claims to proceed. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026 One felony charge of reckless driving causing great bodily injury was dismissed in this week’s sentencing, as well as two enhancements of great bodily injury on a person. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026 Both parties ultimately completed the (reportedly off market) sale shortly after the lawsuit was voluntarily dismissed July 2. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026 Martinez-Olguin is scheduled to hold a hearing on Thursday on the subscribers’ motion for a preliminary injunction and on Paramount’s motion to dismiss the subscribers’ suit. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dismiss

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The directives also require the companies to remove, within 45 days, the millions of pounds of rotting food inside the warehouse.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
To manage operational heat, the hardware uses a thermal strategy that entirely removes mechanical components like fans or liquid pumps.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026

Definition of remove

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Hull said the bullet had not been fired and was ejected from an officer’s rifle and that the other people interviewed had been cleared by investigators.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Giants manager Tony Vitello came out to argue the call and was ejected by plate umpire Lance Barksdale, the second ejection this season for the first-year skipper.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026

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To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2026
Using that information, the system can infer how adjusting these parameters can minimize certain errors.

— John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026

Definition of minimize

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At Universal Studios’ CityWalk, the original from the film — last seen on screen in flames as Troy was brutally sacked by Damon’s army of rampaging Greeks — is on display outside the AMC Universal Cinema.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 13 July 2026
This time last year, the 52-year-old was sacked as Red Bull’s team principal after 20 years.

— Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 7 July 2026

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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 July 2026
Kylian Mbappé’s powers were diminished in that tournament after sustaining a broken nose, while emerging stars like Michael Olise and Désiré Doué were yet to break through.

— James Robson, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

Definition of diminish

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According to Redlands’ city records and the Redlands News, Martinez retired last April as part of a $871,956 settlement agreement related to a whistleblower claim against the city.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Singh, who is set to retire later this year, said Levi’s completed the remap of Europe to an omnichannel distribution network at the end of the quarter, consolidating e-commerce fulfillment into its distribution centers in Germany and the UK.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 July 2026

Definition of retire

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Here, Vater and Mary Phillips, Head of Native Plant Habitat Strategy/Certifications at the National Wildlife Federation, share all the details on the right time (and right way) to banish your weeds—and keep them at bay during your next vacation.

— Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
Mary appears to have a form of treatment-resistant schizophrenia, until chemotherapy, following a diagnosis of lymphoma, banishes her psychiatric symptoms.

— Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

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