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
In the end, Collins granted a motion from Murphy’s attorneys to seek dismissal of the case, ruling the statute of limitations had expired in claims that went as far back as 2013.
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Stahl, along with correspondents Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim, had wrestled with whether to remain at the network in the aftermath of the staffing changes and Pelley's dismissal, according to The New York Times.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Early childhood at the schools listed below will also follow an early dismissal schedule, and all in-person after-school activities are canceled.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 10 June 2026
And a new rule means that any player who covers his mouth during a confrontation with an opponent may be penalized with a red card, which results in immediate dismissal from the field and suspension from the subsequent match.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 10 June 2026
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Stahl, along with correspondents Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim, had wrestled with whether to remain at the network in the aftermath of the staffing changes and Pelley's dismissal, according to The New York Times.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Early childhood at the schools listed below will also follow an early dismissal schedule, and all in-person after-school activities are canceled.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 10 June 2026
And a new rule means that any player who covers his mouth during a confrontation with an opponent may be penalized with a red card, which results in immediate dismissal from the field and suspension from the subsequent match.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismissal
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Guests also love the daily tradition that starts by the fireplace in the main lobby, processes to a ceremonial firing of a replica 19th-century cannon on the edge of Mobile Bay, and finishes with light bites back at the hotel.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The board voted 7-0 after meeting in executive session to consider the firing of Jennifer Honka.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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San Diego finalized new labor contracts for most city workers Tuesday that include 10% raises over three years, but the contracts soften the impact of those pay hikes on the city’s budget crisis by requiring unpaid furloughs.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2026
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The furloughs come just weeks before the museum’s annual Juneteenth celebration, as well as the third anniversary of its opening on June 27.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
12 June 2026
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The departments recently faced budget cuts as the city attempted to close the gap of a $1 billion budget shortfall and avoid mass layoffs.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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As of now, Sony is not doing that, and the coming layoffs would make that essentially impossible for the indefinite future.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Rahmanullah Lakanwal was charged with eight additional counts in a superseding indictment, including murder of a person assisting an officer of the United States and discharge of a firearm during a violent crime that causes death, both of which are death penalty-eligible.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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After his seat got targeted for remapping by California Democrats, Kiley filed a discharge petition on a bill banning midcycle gerrymandering — a position shared by many Democrats until recently.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
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“Dismissal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismissal. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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