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
Mingo has several assault charges, a robbery with a dangerous weapon, and resisting a public officer charge, all of which were dismissed, according to court records.
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Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
Art that truly centres girlhood, meanwhile, had too often been dismissed as sentimental or lacking intellectual rigor.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
Two other misdemeanor charges were dismissed as part of the deal.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2025
Massie ‘most principled’ House rep, Paul says Paul, for his part, dismissed efforts to end Massie’s tenure in Congress by running someone against him.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2025
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Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
Art that truly centres girlhood, meanwhile, had too often been dismissed as sentimental or lacking intellectual rigor.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
Two other misdemeanor charges were dismissed as part of the deal.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2025
Massie ‘most principled’ House rep, Paul says Paul, for his part, dismissed efforts to end Massie’s tenure in Congress by running someone against him.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismiss
Verb
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Officials urge residents to take precautions like using insect repellent and removing standing water.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Yet, Barclays’ Venkateshwar expects the environment will likely get more difficult for the wireless carrier in the future, as the entire sector deals with elevated churn — the pace at which customers are added and removed.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Reeve was ejected late in the fourth quarter of that Game 3 contest.—
Jill Martin,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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These plumes are known to eject their material thousands of miles from the moon’s surface.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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Your advisor may also recommend tax strategies, based on your financial goals, to help minimize your yearly and lifetime tax liability.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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At the time, Lee minimizes the bombshell by way of embellishment.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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United were profitable in each of the years in which Moyes, Van Gaal and Mourinho were sacked.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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And Bonitto planted suddenly, spinning back inside and leaving Mims in the dust to sack Browning.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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The burger diner chain, on social media, outed itself as being behind a billboard in Nashville, Tennessee, calling for the ouster of Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Felss Masino.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
23 Sep. 2025
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One day later, Hailey was seen with her husband Justin Bieber on a lowkey family outing with their 13-month-old son, Jack Blues.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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Zeldin’s cuts have diminished the EPA’s staffing levels, even before Congress has had a chance to weigh in, affecting the environment, public health and government transparency.—
Chris Sellers,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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Though the region’s trade reliance on Washington has rapidly diminished as China has become its biggest market, several nations still rely on the US for a large share of their exports, the loss of which would put millions of livelihoods at risk.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Ali retired from boxing undefeated with a perfect 24-0 professional record, including 21 knockouts, and remains a defining figure in women’s sports.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Canadian treasure, who played the Darth Vader–esque Dark Helmet in the original franchise, retired from acting in the ’90s after his wife died of cancer.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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For Darnold, Thursday’s victory went some way to banishing demons from last season.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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The best clarifying shampoo can completely transform a lackluster shower routine, deep cleansing hair, exfoliating the scalp, and banishing excess oils and product buildup that leave strands flat, dull, or frizz-prone.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Dismiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismiss. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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