Synonyms of dismissals

dismissals

noun

plural of dismissal

as in firings

the termination of the employment of an employee or a work force often temporarily

numerous dismissals from the company during the economic slump

Synonyms & Similar Words

• firings
• layoffs
• furloughs
• redundancies
• discharges
• axes
• closings
• sacks
• shutdowns
• boots
• pink slips
• shakeouts
• birds
• bum's rushes
• shake-ups
• heave-hos

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• callbacks
• recalls
• rehires
• reemployments

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dismissals

The dismissals varied but building a middle order capable of withstanding a spin barrage in helpful conditions is fundamental to England’s ambitions overseas. — Ben Jones, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

The allegations against Tran have led to other murder convictions being overturned, dismissals and relatively lenient plea deals in other cases. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026

Sick days, early dismissals and school breaks will probably come. — Diane Winiarski, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Moreover, about half of California’s public safety turnover was due to workers retiring to take their pension benefits, not to resignations or dismissals. — Mariana Trujillo, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2026

Other states including New Mexico and West Virginia also recently won dismissals of lawsuits seeking their voter rolls as well, as states push back against federal lawsuits, according to the Associated Press. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026

That led to a number of dismissals, including coach Massimiliano Allegri. — ABC News, 26 June 2026

What is particularly concerning about these firings is the effect the dismissals will have on the officer ranks. — William H. McRaven, The Atlantic, 25 June 2026

According to court records, defense and government attorneys alike asked for case dismissals for a variety of reasons. — Conor Wight, CBS News, 21 June 2026