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
Carrick was dismissed a fortnight ago at the end of his second full season, after Boro finished four points outside the Championship play-offs places, in 10th, after winning just one of their final six matches of the campaign.
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Michael Walker, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Davis' attempt earlier this year to dismiss the case was unsuccessful.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
The clip was uploaded to Reddit on June 15 — less than a week after Baldoni’s lawsuit was dismissed.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 17 June 2025
Despite seeking help from her local GP, her concerns were initially dismissed.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 6 June 2025
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Michael Walker, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Davis' attempt earlier this year to dismiss the case was unsuccessful.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
The clip was uploaded to Reddit on June 15 — less than a week after Baldoni’s lawsuit was dismissed.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 17 June 2025
Despite seeking help from her local GP, her concerns were initially dismissed.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismiss
Verb
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The museum worked with American Airlines mechanics to remove those control surfaces.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2025
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The administration has targeted LGBTQI+ services and monuments, like cancelling the LGBTQ+ service hotline, removing Harvey Milk's name from a ship.—
Mansee Khurana,
NPR,
26 June 2025
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Cunningham was assessed a flagrant 2 and ejected for the initial foul, and Sheldon and Allen were ejected for fighting.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
18 June 2025
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There was a ton of pushing and shoving along the baseline and officials later ejected Cunningham, Sheldon and Lindsay Allen.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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The couple's wedding planners told Fox News Digital that Bezos and Sánchez specifically instructed them to minimize the disruptions to the best of their ability out of respect to the locals.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
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Here are some strategies for carving up a large restaurant bill to minimize stress on wait staff and prevent fights among tablemates.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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Eight days later, in a game relocated to Glendale, Ariz., because of deadly wildfires in Southern California, Darnold was sacked nine times and had two turnovers (including a fumble returned for touchdown) in a 27-9 loss.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Nix turned the ball over just eight times and was sacked 20 times in those final 13 games.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
17 June 2025
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Rodrigo is not the only celebrity who has outed herself as a stan.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 June 2025
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Those who were outed would not only lose their jobs, but their names were often published in newspapers, which could cost them their families and their livelihoods.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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Flagg won’t be the only rookie cashing in: Every first-round selection in this year’s draft is projected to earn a seven-figure salary, although each slot has a diminishing value.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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And the chaos does gradually diminish, like a pot of stock boiled down to a sauce.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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When Stanley was hired in 1999, the city provided health-insurance subsidies up to age 65 for firefighters who retired after 25 years of service or who retired because of disabilities, according to court documents.—
Jim Saunders,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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Gary retired from acting in 1979 — except for briefly reprising the role of Ellen in the 1987 film Jaws: The Revenge.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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Any input would help. – Visiting Accident Dear Visiting: Don’t banish yourself just yet.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
24 June 2025
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Softening those characters for present-day sensibilities banishes what little edge there was and leaves everything feeling over-bright in a restless and relentless production.—
David Benedict,
Variety,
24 June 2025
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“Dismiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismiss. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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