dismissal

noun

dis-ˈmi-səl How to pronounce dismissal (audio)
Definition of dismissalnext
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 Next year, if Democrats claim the majority in both chambers, the GOP can’t expect quick dismissals. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026 But even with the dismissals, Live Nation is still calling a foul. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2026 The cameras are not limited to school arrival and dismissal times. — Camila Fernandez, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026 Many of the case dismissals granted motions to dismiss filed by Elias Law Group on behalf of the intervenor-defendants. — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dismissal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismissal
  1. firing
  2. furlough
  3. layoff
  4. discharge
Noun
  • The crew can also operate the weapon system from a remote control unit up to meters away from the firing line.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026
  • No reason was given for the firing, the latest in a series of ousters or departures of military leaders under Hegseth.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of firing
Noun
  • Layoffs, furloughs or a spending freeze may all be back on the table in January as the next school board inherits a district with billions of dollars in long-term debt that only this summer closed a $732 million deficit.
    — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Layoffs, unpaid staff furloughs and school closures probably are ahead as the leaders downsize operations.
    — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of furlough
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  • Joyner, who will lead the new CVS Health company, took over as CEO in 2024 in the wake of layoffs, store closings and poor stock performance.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The department’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) also showed that gross hiring — job gains before subtracting people who quit or lost jobs — rose and layoffs fell in September.
    — Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of layoff
Noun
  • The company is targeting a continuous discharge power density of at least 1,000 W/kg for these aircraft.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Knowing these facts could significantly alter a patient’s treatment or discharge plan.
    — Dr. Shravani Durbhakula, Time, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of discharge

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“Dismissal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismissal. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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