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 true drama in the faction has centered around Morgan’s dismissals of Perez, the group’s young star who has all the potential in the world to be a world champion one day. — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

But there are also several reasons to suggest he simply couldn’t be trusted to lead the red-ball side — from his off-field antics in New Zealand last winter, to his penchant for daft dismissals at crucial moments in games. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 24 July 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

Even so, these dismissals are symptomatic of a system in crisis. — Rebecca Dunlea, The Conversation, 17 June 2026