1
as in sacked
to let go from office, service, or employment
the secretary was dismissed after it was discovered that she was stealing office supplies
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2
as in ejected
to drive or force out
the sick boy's nurse dismissed the visitors so he could get some rest
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3
as in minimized
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
critics dismissed his music as mere noise
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Recent Examples of dismissed
In their petition, Read's lawyers said the judge did not give counsel for either side the opportunity to speak and dismissed the jury without asking them if they were locked on all charges or any charges individually.
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Reportedly, Jane Doe voluntarily dismissed her case with prejudice — meaning the suit is legally prevented from being refiled.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The White House has dismissed the need for further review of the Signal chat.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
The women also sued local hospitals and health care networks, but those claims were dismissed.
—CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
Despite her growing influence in the Democratic Party, Kennedy and other Republicans have largely dismissed Ocasio-Cortez.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 9 Apr. 2025
However, five months later, Johansson’s request for the restraining order was forced to be dismissed after the papers were unable to be served to her alleged stalker.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025
Rodgers dismissed three of Rashada’s other counts Tuesday, almost four months after a hearing.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Those suits have stalled in the wake of Baldwin's criminal case being dismissed after his attorneys argued that prosecutors had buried evidence.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Reportedly, Jane Doe voluntarily dismissed her case with prejudice — meaning the suit is legally prevented from being refiled.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The White House has dismissed the need for further review of the Signal chat.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
The women also sued local hospitals and health care networks, but those claims were dismissed.
—CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
Despite her growing influence in the Democratic Party, Kennedy and other Republicans have largely dismissed Ocasio-Cortez.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 9 Apr. 2025
However, five months later, Johansson’s request for the restraining order was forced to be dismissed after the papers were unable to be served to her alleged stalker.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025
Rodgers dismissed three of Rashada’s other counts Tuesday, almost four months after a hearing.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Those suits have stalled in the wake of Baldwin's criminal case being dismissed after his attorneys argued that prosecutors had buried evidence.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismissed
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Security came down to address Whalen, but he wasn’t ejected from the game.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Torres was ruled out and the fans were ejected and later banned from attending any MLB games.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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So any advantage a driver or team has today will likely be minimized and copied in short order.—
Jeff Gluck,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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Given these circumstances, the stakes that come with winning games down the stretch have, in some ways, been minimized.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Bricks that were most likely 184 years old were removed from the foundation of the church, ending its almost two centuries-long mission.—
Noe Padilla,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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Both crosses were removed from the cathedral’s steeple and spire in 1998 for building renovations.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
24 Dec. 2024
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The box office blues have been banished in historic fashion.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Apr. 2025
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And within a few years, she would be personally banished from Nazi Germany by Adolf Hitler and become a stalwart presence for millions of radio listeners during World War II.—
Mycah Hazel,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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The average grade of ore has also diminished by around 40% since 1991, BHP says.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2025
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The appetite of high street banks for lending has diminished, and investors are now much more focused on profitability and a clear understanding of runway rather than just fueling growth at any cost.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Davis retired from civil service in 1974.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Tudor retired in 1979 and is now 78.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Bo French, the chairman of the Tarrant County, Texas, GOP, criticized Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Lisa Franchetti, alleging that an emphasis on DEI programs had undermined the military's effectiveness.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Some of Mangione's supporters have left messages of praise for him, while others have criticized the fundraising efforts.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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In addition to being put behind bars, Cummins was also fired from his teaching job, and his wife filed for divorce.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Then a 22-year-old woman pulled a handgun and fired shots before a male with her also pulled a gun and fired shots at the victim, police said.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Dismissed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismissed. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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