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
The officers entered school property during Wednesday’s dismissal period, Minnesota Public Radio reported.
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Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
In tribute to Michael Keane’s hair-pulling on Wednesday, Cerys Jones picked through the stupidest dismissals in Premier League history.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Court records indicate that of the six lawsuits, one resulted in a jury finding in favor of Howe, one resulted in a summary judgment in favor of Howe, one resulted in an out-of-court settlement and three resulted in a dismissal that may or may not have involved a settlement.
—Clark Kauffman, Des Moines Register, 8 Jan. 2026
There’s been a long-standing dismissal of their impact and the quality of their music.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2026
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Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
In tribute to Michael Keane’s hair-pulling on Wednesday, Cerys Jones picked through the stupidest dismissals in Premier League history.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Court records indicate that of the six lawsuits, one resulted in a jury finding in favor of Howe, one resulted in a summary judgment in favor of Howe, one resulted in an out-of-court settlement and three resulted in a dismissal that may or may not have involved a settlement.
—Clark Kauffman, Des Moines Register, 8 Jan. 2026
There’s been a long-standing dismissal of their impact and the quality of their music.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismissal
Noun
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Tony Dungy, especially like Tony Dungy himself, to say that (expressing shock at John Harbaugh’s firing).—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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So the firings of Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski and the Ravens’ Harbaugh have injected some juice into a Giants search that previously threatened to cast as wide and arbitrary a net as last year’s ridiculous Jets process.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Twelve days into the disruption, local businesses have been forced to lay off or furlough staff and significantly reduce employees’ hours.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
8 Jan. 2026
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Federal lawmakers are trying to avoid another closure that would lead to furloughs of thousands of federal workers and a pause in some government operations.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Councilman Gregg Adamson said the layoffs weren't his idea.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The job market has been rough for both employers and professionals as widespread layoffs dominate headlines and professionals face intense competition for jobs.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But the discharges also can overwhelm the delicate estuaries east and west of the state’s largest lake and, during the warm summer months, spread blooms of toxic algae, an issue that has become more persistent in recent years.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The bill, which passed 230-196, came to the floor through a discharge petition led by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY).—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Dismissal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismissal. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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