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 November, the committee found that Kil had likely violated some university policies but that the violations were not egregious enough to warrant her dismissal.
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Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
On June 2, 2009, the Board Immigration Appeals dismissed his appeal and on April 8, 2010, following a dismissal of his appeal in the 10th Circuit, he was issued a final order of removal.
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Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Boren did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the dismissal.
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Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
29 June 2026
But the justices declined to weigh in on whether mortgage-fraud allegations could, if proven true, eventually serve as grounds for her dismissal.
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Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
29 June 2026
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Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
On June 2, 2009, the Board Immigration Appeals dismissed his appeal and on April 8, 2010, following a dismissal of his appeal in the 10th Circuit, he was issued a final order of removal.
—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Boren did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the dismissal.
—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
29 June 2026
But the justices declined to weigh in on whether mortgage-fraud allegations could, if proven true, eventually serve as grounds for her dismissal.
—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dismissal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismissal
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Michael Reaves / Getty Images The decision to hire May fell in the lap of Mavericks president Masai Ujiri, who took over the team last month following the firing of former GM Nico Harrison in November.
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Johnson’s Office of Community Safety has seen major and sudden changes in recent months, particularly in Johnson’s sudden firing of Gatewood.
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The city of Dallas announced Tuesday that General Fund employees will be required to take at least three furlough days to address the 2026 budget shortfall.
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According to the city, on the three dates, non-uniform employees funded by the city's general fund will be required to participate in the furlough, and the days will be recorded as leave without pay.
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Several major companies including Amazon, Meta and Salesforce have announced layoffs tied to AI adoption.
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While some attribute layoffs to post-pandemic corrections, not solely AI, the true test is whether these leaner structures can effectively foster internal leadership development.
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Though the artist has not promoted the brand since his discharge from the military, he has been seen wearing it at functions.
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Nipple discharge, skin discoloration, changes in breast size or shape and inverted nipple are also signs to look out for.
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“Dismissal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismissal. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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