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
Amid speculation about why Brandy abruptly left the concert — Monica immediately dismissed any possible bad blood by shouting out Brandy when the show continued — the singer explained in a statement Sunday morning that she was forced to exit due to health issues.
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Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2025
And chronic detainee hunger is often dismissed by inspectors, as long as the menus are certified as nutritionally adequate.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
Talk of a solution—of two states, of a confederation, of nearly any prospect for a secure and free mode of coexistence—has long been dismissed as either an ingenuous assertion of faith or a cynical pantomime, an empty gesture toward a future no one expects to see.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
For starters, while the complaint repeatedly refers to most states allowing high school athletes to sign NIL deals, that line of attack could be dismissed as legally irrelevant.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Oct. 2025
And in January, a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by a group of professors arguing that California community colleges’ DEI policies infringed on academic freedom.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
While reflecting on the situation in Abducted in Plain Sight, Mary Ann says Gail came over on Christmas Eve of 1974 and threatened to expose Bob’s affair with Berchtold if the charges weren't dismissed.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Critics and some officials in Illinois have dismissed the commission as more symbolic than substantive.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
The Chiefs are back, just as quickly as they were dismissed, and that’s in more than ways than post-game one-liners exuding some confidence after a convincing 30-17 win against the red-hot Lions.
—Sam McDowell 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2025
And chronic detainee hunger is often dismissed by inspectors, as long as the menus are certified as nutritionally adequate.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
Talk of a solution—of two states, of a confederation, of nearly any prospect for a secure and free mode of coexistence—has long been dismissed as either an ingenuous assertion of faith or a cynical pantomime, an empty gesture toward a future no one expects to see.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
For starters, while the complaint repeatedly refers to most states allowing high school athletes to sign NIL deals, that line of attack could be dismissed as legally irrelevant.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Oct. 2025
And in January, a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by a group of professors arguing that California community colleges’ DEI policies infringed on academic freedom.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
While reflecting on the situation in Abducted in Plain Sight, Mary Ann says Gail came over on Christmas Eve of 1974 and threatened to expose Bob’s affair with Berchtold if the charges weren't dismissed.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Critics and some officials in Illinois have dismissed the commission as more symbolic than substantive.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
The Chiefs are back, just as quickly as they were dismissed, and that’s in more than ways than post-game one-liners exuding some confidence after a convincing 30-17 win against the red-hot Lions.
—Sam McDowell 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismissed
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He was sacked three times (for 29 yards) and hit 15 times.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
20 Oct. 2025
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Both starting QBs left due to injury – Stanford’s Ben Gulbranson suffered a leg injury while being sacked in the second quarter, and FSU’s Tommy Castellanos was injured while sliding by safety Mitch Leigber, who was ejected for targeting.—
Harold Gutmann,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
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He was also ejected from a game in November against the Packers for targeting and fined $20,256 for flipping off opposing fans.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Branch was ejected in a game against Green Bay in 2024 for a helmet-to-helmet hit on running back Bo Melton.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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The stories involving Olympia’s other underlings, Sarah Franklin (Leah Lewis) and Billy Martinez (David Del Rio), were often minimized and isolated.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
13 Oct. 2025
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The prosecutor said Combs and his lawyers have minimized the violence tied to his conviction.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Former People’s Armed Police commander Wang Chunning, also named in the statement, was removed from the national legislature last month, along with three other PLA generals.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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The documentary, produced by independent company Hoyo Films, aired on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer in February before being removed from the streaming platform five days later amid growing questions about the contributors’ backgrounds.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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Disruption and sadness shall be banished.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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The girl only makes selfless wishes, and Iblis is banished to his lamp for a millennia for his failure.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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The coming of age has not diminished Reich’s capacity to articulate complex political and economic issues in clear language.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
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Bean and squash yields (as measured by weight) were reduced when intercropped with maize, while maize yields were only slightly diminished when intercropped.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Oct. 2025
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Veteran journalist Deborah Norville — who retired from Inside Edition in May after serving as the anchor of the news magazine for 30 years — will also be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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The legendary Nick Saban retired from coaching following the conclusion of the 2023 season, handing the keys to the Alabama Crimson Tide program to Kalen DeBoer after leading the team to six national championships during his tenure.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Leafs chased the Kraken around the Toronto zone for extended periods, failing to control play as Stolarz tried and mostly excelled in keeping his team in it.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Local news channels later reported that the vehicles had chased the man after a raid at a nearby car wash.—
J. David McSwane,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Dismissed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismissed. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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