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
As the case neared trial, both sides filed voluminous motions over what evidence should be presented to the jury on the conspiracy count — arguments that are now mostly meaningless given the dismissal of the felony charge.
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Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Morris Brown has yet to provide an explanation for his dismissal.
—Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The April 22 incident took place during dismissal in the Hancock County School District, which said students acted quickly to safely stop the bus, contact emergency services and remain calm until help arrived.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The word — so often a diabolical four-letter dismissal — recasts precision as excess, ambition as ego, obsession as spectacle.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
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Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Morris Brown has yet to provide an explanation for his dismissal.
—Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The April 22 incident took place during dismissal in the Hancock County School District, which said students acted quickly to safely stop the bus, contact emergency services and remain calm until help arrived.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The word — so often a diabolical four-letter dismissal — recasts precision as excess, ambition as ego, obsession as spectacle.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismissal
Noun
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Weltman’s first coaching change with Orlando was his firing of Frank Vogel in 2018 and hiring of Clifford, which took 48 days.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 May 2026
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Pressure from the administration In recent weeks, high-profile decisions in closely-watched, controversial immigration court cases appear to have led to the firing of immigration court judges, for instance, who seemingly ruled against the wishes of the current administration.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Sade is in prison and is staying with Mina while on a three-day furlough, which provides a neat framework for their reunion.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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In December 2024, she had been granted a medical furlough from prison due to her ongoing poor health.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
2 May 2026
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That duplication has raised concerns about staff consolidations and widespread newsroom layoffs.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Lilly said in a video post reacting to reports of Marvel layoffs amid a larger Disney pivot to AI.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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According to Farmington Police, officers responded to a medical call resulting from discharge of a firearm in the parking lot of 1 Forest Park Drive Tuesday.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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The suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was also charged with transportation of a firearm and ammunition through interstate commerce with intent to commit a felony, as well as discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Dismissal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismissal. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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