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
This company’s approach to pest control begins with a philosophy that dismisses the business-as-usual assumptions.
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Back in the present, Ron checks in with Natalie about her engagement, concerned about the way Tara dismisses her artistic passions and, even worse, forces her to add olives to everything.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
The anti-American side focuses exclusively on the tragedies, usually makes slavery the chief argument for the prosecution, and dismisses the triumphs as hypocritical rhetoric.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Some critics have interpreted the ending as a glib last-minute twist that threatens to neutralize the story’s potency and dismisses the seriousness of the movie’s premise.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
Another is Stephen Sondheim, then glued to Hammerstein as his child protegé, who dismisses Hart's work as Sondheim really did in his later years.
—Esther Zuckerman, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
Each side dismisses the other's contention.
—Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Trump dismisses Republican mayoral hopeful as Giuliani allies support Cuomo.
—FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
As for the third criticism—that the point system is gamification, trivializing death and destruction—Prickly dismisses it out of hand.
—Tamar Jacoby, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Back in the present, Ron checks in with Natalie about her engagement, concerned about the way Tara dismisses her artistic passions and, even worse, forces her to add olives to everything.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
The anti-American side focuses exclusively on the tragedies, usually makes slavery the chief argument for the prosecution, and dismisses the triumphs as hypocritical rhetoric.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Some critics have interpreted the ending as a glib last-minute twist that threatens to neutralize the story’s potency and dismisses the seriousness of the movie’s premise.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
Another is Stephen Sondheim, then glued to Hammerstein as his child protegé, who dismisses Hart's work as Sondheim really did in his later years.
—Esther Zuckerman, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
Each side dismisses the other's contention.
—Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Trump dismisses Republican mayoral hopeful as Giuliani allies support Cuomo.
—FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
As for the third criticism—that the point system is gamification, trivializing death and destruction—Prickly dismisses it out of hand.
—Tamar Jacoby, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismisses
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Other types of filters include activated carbon, which removes odors, chemicals, and harmful gases, and UV-C light filters, which can kill bacteria and viruses.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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In an overly dramatic transformation sequence, Robert’s boss removes the necklace and is bathed in light — only to wind up a few inches shorter and brunette.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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If the battery overheats, the system acts like a launcher; sensors trigger a mechanism that ejects it from the vehicle.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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As a supernova explosion ejects the outer layers of these stars, their stellar cores collapse.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Some dishwasher pods contain rinse aid, which helps with the drying process and minimizes water spots, while others don't.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Nov. 2025
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Scholarly analysis of PragerU videos have found the content minimizes the impact of slavery and promotes misinformation on topics including climate change.—
Emery Petchauer,
The Conversation,
4 Nov. 2025
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Maybe the Pittsburgh Steelers give him a chance if Aaron Rodgers retires, for example.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Michael Fiddelke, the company’s chief operating officer and former chief financial officer who has spent two decades at the company, will start as Target’s CEO in February as Brian Cornell retires.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
29 Oct. 2025
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Lately though, claims about the practice have grown, with viral videos and content creators claiming that exposing your blankets to freezing temperatures kills bacteria, banishes allergens, and more.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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Though the episodes ended before Britney revealed her vote, fans are convinced that Britney votes for Danielle and banishes her based on how the episode was edited.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
28 Feb. 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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When two parties are aware of a major issue that diminishes an asset and do not inform the third party of that asset, that’s strong grounds for a lawsuit.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
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Ohio State sacks Altmyer five times, wins its 10th straight in the series and covers the spread.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Felix Anudike-Uzomah #97 of the Kansas City Chiefs sacks Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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One chases agility and research breakthroughs, the other aims for affordability and everyday utility.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Native American artist Chutto (Mato Wayuhi) throws a rock through the window and, when Lee chases him down, lays into Lee for getting his grandfather, Arthur (the late Graham Greene), killed.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Dismisses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismisses. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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