DISMISSALS Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Recent Examples of dismissals And after overseeing one of the most chaotic seasons in franchise history, following prior actions in the front office that included the dismissals of Kyle Dubas and then Brendan Shanahan, Pelley and an ownership group in transition haven’t earned the benefit of the doubt. —

Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 4 May 2026 The policy targeted former party members, particularly those in senior positions under the previous government, and led to large-scale dismissals across the public sector, including the military, education and civil service. —

ABC News, 4 May 2026 The dismissals occur as the NSF director position has remained vacant for over a year. —

National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026 After two dismissals, 8 residents filed a third lawsuit against VENU in January. —

John Wenzel, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026 Many of these dismissals were a result of the difference between what police need to arrest and what prosecutors need to prove guilt — which is a much higher burden, said DA spokesperson Mike Stolp. —

Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026 The dismissals were first reported by the Los Angeles Times. —

Jason Henry, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026 Barely into his 60s, the exec is not necessarily at automatic retirement age, even after two dismissals in two years from top media business posts. —

Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026 Chronic cortisol elevation does change the face over time, and the biology behind the viral term is more real than most dismissals of it suggest. —

Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026

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The firings come on top of huge cuts to the NSF’s budget and the loss of more than 30% of NSF staff since January 2025.

— Gautam Mukunda, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
Critics say the problem has only been compounded by a raft of cuts and firings and by the broader disruption brought by Kennedy’s health policies.

— Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026