as in firing
the termination of the employment of an employee or a work force often temporarily
numerous dismissals from the company during the economic slump
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Recent Examples of dismissal
Chavez asked, according to the dismissal motion.
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James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
The Rancho Santiago Community College District Board of Trustees will form an ad hoc committee to evaluate the performance of Chancellor Marvin Martinez, following a second meeting in closed session including potential disciplinary action or dismissal as an option to discuss.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
Judge Cedric Simpson explained that, upon his review of the case, the plea agreement to the two charges with dismissal of the others was the correct resolution.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
After two dismissals, 8 residents filed a third lawsuit against VENU in January.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
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James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
The Rancho Santiago Community College District Board of Trustees will form an ad hoc committee to evaluate the performance of Chancellor Marvin Martinez, following a second meeting in closed session including potential disciplinary action or dismissal as an option to discuss.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
Judge Cedric Simpson explained that, upon his review of the case, the plea agreement to the two charges with dismissal of the others was the correct resolution.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
After two dismissals, 8 residents filed a third lawsuit against VENU in January.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismissal
Noun
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The Justice Department has fired at least four prosecutors who were involved in prosecutions under the FACE Act during the Biden administration, a government official familiar with the firings told CBS News.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Garner took over the Astros midway through the 2004 season after the firing of Jimy Williams and led them to a 48-26 record the rest of the way.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In a message to members on the MEA website, union leaders explained the rationale for accepting pay raises combined with furloughs.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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That is why programs allowing supervised or monitored furloughs exist.—
Sean Garcia Leys,
Oc Register,
27 Mar. 2026
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The school board will discuss the layoffs at a workshop next Tuesday and vote on the measure the following week.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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At a staff meeting before Chairwoman Park’s arrival, Josh tells club employees that new ownership means potential layoffs.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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He has been charged with misdemeanor discharge of a firearm in the city, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement placed a detainer on him for pending deportation, according to court documents.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2026
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Doctors Medical Center released a statement addressing Hernandez's discharge, saying decisions are made based on each patient's individual condition.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Dismissal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismissal. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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