1
as in removing
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 ejecting
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 minimizing
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
critics dismissed his music as mere noise
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Recent Examples of dismissing
While skepticism toward artificial intelligence is understandable, dismissing AI as inherently harmful overlooks both history and reality.
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Arkansas Online, 27 Jan. 2026
If doubts appear from seemingly nowhere, make a point of uncovering their roots before dismissing them.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
On Thursday, in addition to dismissing the suit, Ellis also decertified the class.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Kelly reacted, dismissing the DOJ investigation and further challenging federal officials to arrest him.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 22 Jan. 2026
HonestReporting, a media watchdog group that focuses on anti-Israel biases, issued a press release dismissing Accurso’s explanation.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 22 Jan. 2026
Some might scoff at the idea, but 49ers general manager John Lynch isn’t dismissing it just yet — at least not publicly.
—Alex Valdes, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Acknowledging effort and complexity, rather than dismissing them, fosters engagement and improves problem-solving.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Federal judge rules in Simplot’s favor In late December, Winmill issued an order granting the company’s request for a summary judgment and dismissing all of Skidmore and Dance’s claims.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
Arkansas Online, 27 Jan. 2026
If doubts appear from seemingly nowhere, make a point of uncovering their roots before dismissing them.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
On Thursday, in addition to dismissing the suit, Ellis also decertified the class.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Kelly reacted, dismissing the DOJ investigation and further challenging federal officials to arrest him.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 22 Jan. 2026
HonestReporting, a media watchdog group that focuses on anti-Israel biases, issued a press release dismissing Accurso’s explanation.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 22 Jan. 2026
Some might scoff at the idea, but 49ers general manager John Lynch isn’t dismissing it just yet — at least not publicly.
—Alex Valdes, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Acknowledging effort and complexity, rather than dismissing them, fosters engagement and improves problem-solving.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Federal judge rules in Simplot’s favor In late December, Winmill issued an order granting the company’s request for a summary judgment and dismissing all of Skidmore and Dance’s claims.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismissing
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Snapp, the drug policy researcher, insists that Mexico’s ban is a setback by removing a safer alternative to cigarettes.—
María Verza,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Pacaso manages everything, with scheduling and other logistics handled through the company’s proprietary platform, removing the friction—and the trust gap—that often comes with private exchanges.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
31 Jan. 2026
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The other imaged nova, V1405 Cassiopeiae, seemed to unfold in spectacular slow motion, taking more than fifty days before finally ejecting all of its exploded material.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
21 Jan. 2026
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Protostars are messy and dynamic, gulping down material in spurts and fits and ejecting powerful outflows of wind and jets that punch into the surrounding clouds.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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The quarterly rebalanced assortment of large-, mid-, and small-cap RV Portfolio stocks offers an adaptable way to capitalize on favorable market conditions while minimizing losses when the market declines, as detailed in RV Portfolio performance metrics.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Pursuit of Purdy The Seahawks’ front seven made life difficult for Purdy, chasing him across the field while sacking him twice.—
Andrew Destin,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Jan. 2026
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The Texans stifled the Steelers rushing attack and harassed Aaron Rodgers so extensively — sacking him four times, hitting him 12 times — that the future Hall of Fame quarterback scarcely had time to wait for plays to develop and repeatedly dumped the ball off for short gains.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Dell is her stream's dungeon master, banishing those who don't abide by her terms and steadily rising up the platform's ranks with her sympathetic story and angry-funny screen presence.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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In fact, breathable bags of activated charcoal are one of Palmer's go-to tools for banishing bad smells.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
22 Jan. 2026
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From there, steamboats of diminishing sizes could make their way up the Mississippi, Ohio and Missouri rivers and smaller ones like the Tennessee, Arkansas and even the Wabash.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2026
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Which wouldn’t be such a bad outcome for most documentary films — arguably moviedom’s most beleaguered genre due to diminishing audience appetite at the multiplex level.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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Adam Wainwright played for Team USA in the final year of his career in 2023, and Clayton Kershaw will play for America this year despite retiring after last season.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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After retiring as an official, Kortz met frequently with friends and fellow sports enthusiasts, including at the McDonald’s restaurant at 105th Street and Cicero Avenue in Oak Lawn.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Color design is increasingly moving from trend-chasing choices to intentional restraint.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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You’re being called to lead, build and commit to a long-term vision, rather than just chasing the next spark of inspiration.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dismissing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismissing. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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