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
Klobuchar plans to introduce new legislation that could help bolster disclosure requirements about the circumstances surrounding settlements, and give states more power to intervene, review, and continue cases the DOJ voluntarily dismisses.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
Of course, that argument dismisses the eyeball test.
—Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 8 Mar. 2026
Colossal dismisses the criticisms of its efforts to revive extinct species.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 4 Mar. 2026
Ranalli points out that indoctrination is when someone preemptively dismisses any counterevidence that may come along.
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 4 Mar. 2026
Trump, naturally, dismisses any negative indicators in surveys.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
Henry dismisses Yasmin but can’t shake the niggling feeling that his wife isn’t entirely wrong.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
Eduardo Bolsonaro dismisses concerns that the current electoral scenario could split the vote and lead to a first-round electoral victory for Lula.
—David Unsworth, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
After Achillia gains victory in the arena and brings triumph to the House of Ashur, Caesar dismisses the agreement that would see Ashur gain favor among the Roman Empire.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
Of course, that argument dismisses the eyeball test.
—Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 8 Mar. 2026
Colossal dismisses the criticisms of its efforts to revive extinct species.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 4 Mar. 2026
Ranalli points out that indoctrination is when someone preemptively dismisses any counterevidence that may come along.
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 4 Mar. 2026
Trump, naturally, dismisses any negative indicators in surveys.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
Henry dismisses Yasmin but can’t shake the niggling feeling that his wife isn’t entirely wrong.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
Eduardo Bolsonaro dismisses concerns that the current electoral scenario could split the vote and lead to a first-round electoral victory for Lula.
—David Unsworth, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
After Achillia gains victory in the arena and brings triumph to the House of Ashur, Caesar dismisses the agreement that would see Ashur gain favor among the Roman Empire.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismisses
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Mechanical thinning removes smaller trees and brush so forests are less crowded.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Fazio was shown how to use the grayscale mode on his phone, which removes the color, turning the screen to black-and-white.—
Meg Oliver,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 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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Foam’s ability to absorb movement not only minimizes sleep disruptions but can reduce strain on the mattress over time, especially for couples.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
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The friction-free surface reduces hair breakage and minimizes sleep wrinkles.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Colleen retires this month as the executive director and general counsel of the Freedom of Information Commission, hanging up her battle gear.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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It has also been used when a player retires at a young age without getting an unconditional release, but then returns to playing.—
Ed Guzman,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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Some said Adebayo’s night diminishes sports history.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 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 film, when mobster Marsellus Wallace sees Bruce Willis’ boxer character Butch crossing the street — after Butch defied Wallace’s orders to throw a match — Wallace chases Butch into a pawnshop.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2026
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The human cost is painfully clear; our parents and grandparents cycle in and out of hospitals, receiving reactive medicine that chases one condition after another rather than addressing the underlying cause.—
Andrew S. Brack,
Time,
26 Feb. 2026
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