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
On Monday, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled 5-2 that Boulder’s legal claims are not preempted by federal law and that a lower court didn’t err in declining to dismiss the case.
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Katie Langford, Denver Post, 12 May 2025
Swift has firmly denied all the accusations of copyright infringement and has tried to get the cases dismissed multiple times.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
If the voices of Palestinian doctors aren’t considered credible—just as the voices of Palestinian children were previously dismissed—then whose voices does the BBC consider legitimate?
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 May 2025
The Italian still had around 13 months left on his deal at the Bernabeu, penned approaching the turn of 2024, but he was expected to either be dismissed or resign at the conclusion of the current term which has seen Madrid’s bitter rival FC Barcelona exert newfound domestic dominance.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Katie Langford, Denver Post, 12 May 2025
Swift has firmly denied all the accusations of copyright infringement and has tried to get the cases dismissed multiple times.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
If the voices of Palestinian doctors aren’t considered credible—just as the voices of Palestinian children were previously dismissed—then whose voices does the BBC consider legitimate?
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 May 2025
The Italian still had around 13 months left on his deal at the Bernabeu, penned approaching the turn of 2024, but he was expected to either be dismissed or resign at the conclusion of the current term which has seen Madrid’s bitter rival FC Barcelona exert newfound domestic dominance.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismiss
Verb
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Pruning at the wrong time can remove developing flower buds.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 May 2025
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The office had to remove most furniture and relocate client documents somewhere dry.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
21 May 2025
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This pulse can trigger a process known as electromagnetic dissociation, in which a photon interacts with a nucleus, inducing internal oscillations that eject neutrons and photons.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
13 May 2025
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Derek Curiel grounded out to second base to strand Milam at second base. Arkansas 5, LSU 3 — Middle 8th Inning LSU coach Jay Johnson was ejected for arguing a 3-2 pitch that was ruled a ball, which allowed Justin Thomas to reach with a 1-out walk.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
12 May 2025
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Home cooks are often advised to chill their onions before cutting them to minimize crying.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 May 2025
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Effective targeting minimizes waste and builds consumer loyalty.—
Ray Lansigan,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Did Elmo get sacked as a result of President Trump’s attempts to defund public media?—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
8 May 2025
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The seven-time Super Bowl champion was sacked 565 times in 335 games as quarterback, which is good for a 4.48 sack percentage.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2025
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Would a gay guy be outing himself by saying he’s obsessed with her?—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
15 May 2025
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Instead, transgender troops who do not voluntarily come forward could be outed by commanders or others aware of their medical status.—
Lolita C. Baldor,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Give credit without diminishing your own contributions.—
Marvin Krislov,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
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Offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter retired after the season and was replaced by tight ends coach Nate Potter.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Stroh needed surgery to repair tendons in his hand, and when the surgery did not go well, he was forced to retire from the department.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
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Brown fouled out with 2:50 left in the third quarter, banished to the Phantom Zone, hanging up his cape with 20 points on 8-for-20 shooting.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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After her run as a handmaid (when women are forced to produce children for the elite ruling families of Gilead) and having her baby taken away, Janine was banished to the world’s wasteland called the Colonies.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2025
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“Dismiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismiss. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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