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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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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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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
Some claims have been dismissed or settled out of court, while others are ongoing.
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Michael Kaplan, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
For as long as medicine has been practiced, women’s health concerns have been minimized, misdiagnosed or dismissed.
—Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
Upon compensation, the case is then dismissed in exchange at the court’s discretion.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
Nationwide, another 50 or so have left or been dismissed.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
The parents voluntarily dismissed the lawsuit in September 2023.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
Kennedy dismissed a key panel of 17 experts that advise the CDC on its vaccine decisions, and replaced them with his own picks, many of whom have publicly questioned vaccine safety.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2026
Baldwin, 68, did prevail on one cause of action when the court dismissed the gaffer’s claim of assault.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
As late as August 2007, the Federal Reserve was skeptical of such bubble talk, while Grantham was dismissed as a pessimist, a dismissal that soon proved mistaken.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Michael Kaplan, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
For as long as medicine has been practiced, women’s health concerns have been minimized, misdiagnosed or dismissed.
—Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
Upon compensation, the case is then dismissed in exchange at the court’s discretion.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
Nationwide, another 50 or so have left or been dismissed.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
The parents voluntarily dismissed the lawsuit in September 2023.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
Kennedy dismissed a key panel of 17 experts that advise the CDC on its vaccine decisions, and replaced them with his own picks, many of whom have publicly questioned vaccine safety.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2026
Baldwin, 68, did prevail on one cause of action when the court dismissed the gaffer’s claim of assault.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
As late as August 2007, the Federal Reserve was skeptical of such bubble talk, while Grantham was dismissed as a pessimist, a dismissal that soon proved mistaken.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismissed
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Ravens quarterbacks were sacked 45 times in 2025, including 38 against Lamar Jackson.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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On the night their cup opponent sacked their second head coach in four months, four days before kick-off, with their campaign in tatters, United’s 20-man squad smashed through another brick wall.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Adding to the challenge, Miami will be without defensive midfielder Yannick Bright, who will be serving a red-card suspension after being ejected in the 87th minute of the Colorado game for offensive language.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Lake Wales boy was ejected onto the eastbound center lane of I-4.—
Elainie Colton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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But those receipts have been at least somewhat minimized by the lavish tax breaks local governments have granted to data center developers.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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For as long as medicine has been practiced, women’s health concerns have been minimized, misdiagnosed or dismissed.—
Dr. Sanjay Gupta,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
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Her clothes had been ready to be removed for about four hours.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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By November, the agency removed the warning and, unsurprisingly, once word got out that the treatment wasn’t only safe but also beneficial, demand surged.—
Tabitha Britt,
Flow Space,
22 Apr. 2026
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One is a search for stability, driven by a horror of chaos and by memories of the mayhem that wrecked his childhood and banished him to the cave.—
Michael Sheridan,
Vanity Fair,
8 Apr. 2026
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While Vitello was banished to his office, the Giants lost a lot more than that.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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For those who have been advocating for more telework protections since 2024, their fervor hasn’t diminished.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Broadband, long the savior of the sector as video footprints have diminished, has also shown signs of weakness over the past year or two.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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La Habra still had the bases loaded with no outs in the first inning, but Driskill retired the next three batters, leaving the runners stranded.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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At one point, Ohtani retired 11 consecutive batters.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Two popular trails have been closed in Great Smoky Mountains National Park due to aggressive bears, including one who chased after hikers, according to the National Park Service.—
Mark Price
April 21,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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Atlanta chased Washington starter Jake Irvin in the sixth after a fielding error and a hit batter.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Dismissed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismissed. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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