1
as in removes
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 ejects
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 minimizes
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
critics dismissed his music as mere noise
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Recent Examples of dismisses
In the film, Julian glibly dismisses their upbringing.
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Brent Lang, Variety, 11 Apr. 2026
Ironically, Carreyrou does point to a 2015 New York Times article identifying Szabo but quickly dismisses it.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
The former Vista City Council candidate dismisses the advantage Democrats now hold.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Descovich dismisses the criticism.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
The ruling dismisses some claims, including Lively’s Title VII retaliation claim and California Labor Code retaliation claim, as well as certain claims against individual defendants.
—Elizabeth Rosner, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
In the emails, Ariane de Rothschild clearly dismisses the connection between her family and Hitler as a conspiracy theory.
—Mike Rothschild, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Henry immediately dismisses his class.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Luari dismisses that speculation, saying her problems are not tied to her rapid expansion, but rather uncontrollable financial setbacks.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
Brent Lang, Variety, 11 Apr. 2026
Ironically, Carreyrou does point to a 2015 New York Times article identifying Szabo but quickly dismisses it.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
The former Vista City Council candidate dismisses the advantage Democrats now hold.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Descovich dismisses the criticism.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
The ruling dismisses some claims, including Lively’s Title VII retaliation claim and California Labor Code retaliation claim, as well as certain claims against individual defendants.
—Elizabeth Rosner, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
In the emails, Ariane de Rothschild clearly dismisses the connection between her family and Hitler as a conspiracy theory.
—Mike Rothschild, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Henry immediately dismisses his class.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Luari dismisses that speculation, saying her problems are not tied to her rapid expansion, but rather uncontrollable financial setbacks.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismisses
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Kawamura makes the point explicit late in the proceedings, with a hallucinatory outdoor sequence that briefly removes us from the train station altogether—easily the story’s most glaring structural and stylistic anomaly.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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This lets gravity do the work and removes dirt and cleaner cleanly.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, a salty liquid containing calcium chloride (a salt often used to de-ice roads) is pumped through the regenerator, which carries the heat away and ejects it to the surroundings on exit.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Feb. 2026
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Results published in Nature show that cells use bioelectricity to coordinate a complex collective behavior called extrusion, a vital process that ejects sick or struggling individual cells from tissue to maintain health and keep growth in check.—
Elise Cutts,
Quanta Magazine,
12 Jan. 2026
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Other effective strategies include thoughtful classroom seating that minimizes distractions and improves access to visual and verbal cues.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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The monitor is also TÜV Rheinland 3-star eye comfort certified, which means the monitor minimizes eyestrain, no matter how long your gaming sessions are.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Roseville’s Northern California Dance Conservatory, at 920 Reserve Drive, Suite 110, will rebrand after owner Jen Bradford retires.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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The average American actually retires at 62, according to two respected annual surveys, from the Employee Benefit Research Institute and the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Koala Eco’s Natural Multi-Purpose cleaner banishes stubborn condiment stains and leaves a fragrant mandarin scent.—
Kristin Corpuz,
Architectural Digest,
16 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, on Broadway, the Wizard only leaves because Glinda banishes him after uncovering more of his secrets.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
21 Nov. 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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The lack of marbling, fat, and bone diminishes the beefy taste of these cuts.—
Sheena Chihak,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2026
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Manning, back for what is probably his final season, is on the short list of best returning quarterbacks in the country and edge rusher Colin Simmons won the SEC sacks title with 12.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Jan. 2026
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Riley Moss sacks a scrambling Trevor Lawrence on third-and-4 for a 1-yard loss.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
21 Dec. 2025
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In the Ring video, a person dressed in black pants and a gray T-shirt, with a gray sweatshirt draped over his shoulder, chases two dogs down a residential street, spraying them with pellets from what looks like a gel gun.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Or do coaches even matter and everyone just chases the bag?—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Dismisses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismisses. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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