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
The novel was initially ignored, and then—after Graham Greene called it one of the best books of the year—dismissed, and then banned, first in the UK and then in France.
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Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
Resuming on 55-5 and requiring 254 for an unlikely win, New Zealand lost its remaining five wickets inside the first two hours of play and was dismissed for 138.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
Hilton has demanded Governor Newsom create an emergency corps to speed up ballot counting, a request Newsom's office dismissed.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 6 June 2026
With the charge dismissed, Spencer is clear to continue is run for sheriff ahead of the November election.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 6 June 2026
Also dismissed were correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega, among other top staffers.
—Jocelyn Noveck, Fortune, 6 June 2026
The three arrests were ultimately dismissed and sealed, the sources said.
—Barry Williams, New York Daily News, 5 June 2026
But the film has been roundly dismissed by critics and theatergoers, basically disappearing from the box office after opening last week.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
When he’s dismissed from his SETI job, a huge cover-up ensues.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 31 May 2026
Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
Resuming on 55-5 and requiring 254 for an unlikely win, New Zealand lost its remaining five wickets inside the first two hours of play and was dismissed for 138.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
Hilton has demanded Governor Newsom create an emergency corps to speed up ballot counting, a request Newsom's office dismissed.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 6 June 2026
With the charge dismissed, Spencer is clear to continue is run for sheriff ahead of the November election.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 6 June 2026
Also dismissed were correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega, among other top staffers.
—Jocelyn Noveck, Fortune, 6 June 2026
The three arrests were ultimately dismissed and sealed, the sources said.
—Barry Williams, New York Daily News, 5 June 2026
But the film has been roundly dismissed by critics and theatergoers, basically disappearing from the box office after opening last week.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
When he’s dismissed from his SETI job, a huge cover-up ensues.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismissed
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That statement stood in stark contrast to the longstanding stodginess of the Kings, which dissipated into flat-out ineffectiveness under Jim Hiller for three quarters of last season until he was sacked.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Herbert was sacked six times during that 16-3 loss, a defeat that prompted the firing of offensive coordinator Greg Roman and offensive line coach Mike Devlin only days after the Chargers’ season ended with a second consecutive playoff dud and the third in the past five seasons.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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Phillips, in return, pushed Aguirre and was also ejected.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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In 2020, Hammon became the first woman to serve as head coach in a game, taking over after Popovich got ejected.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
9 June 2026
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In recent years, younger academics increasingly alleged that Wood was too well-established, the epitome of the old-school historian who minimized the lives of slaves, women and Indigenous people.—
Hillel Italie,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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In recent years, younger academics increasingly alleged that Wood was too well-established, the epitome of the old-school historian who minimized the lives of slaves, women and Indigenous people.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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Eco effort While the property has removed single-use plastics from the guest rooms and spa, small single-use plastic water bottles are still prevalent throughout the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The papery outer layers are removed before consumption, helping reduce exposure.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
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But the most important takeaways are that Claudia and Madeline are killed for their role in Lestat’s almost-offing, while Louis is only banished.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
6 June 2026
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In Nepal, where menstruation stigma still leads some women and girls to be banished to mud huts during their periods, reusable cups have been life-changing.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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But by the 1960s, it was much diminished, and a later owner, Benjamin Swig, had sold close to 1,000 antiques and artworks to help pay bills.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Life satisfaction went up, and loneliness diminished.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
11 June 2026
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Angels starter Reid Detmers retired his first 15 batters before Shay Whitcomb homered leading off the sixth.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Beyond just one calamitous year, Payton took over a team that had lost its way for nearly a decade since Peyton Manning retired after Super Bowl 50.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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Winn then allowed a bases-clearing double to Abrams to tie the game at 3-3, and Daylen Lile gave the Nationals a lead and chased Winn from the game with a soft single to center that scored the final run.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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Popov testified that Sibley chased him and punched him in the head.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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“Dismissed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismissed. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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