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
De Borbon dismisses the accusations as coming from a small group of disgruntled owners.
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Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
Bisignano dismisses the criticism.
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ABC News,
9 June 2026
Steve dismisses the idea, but Alice is already playing wing-woman.
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Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
8 June 2026
For her part Zoe, mature well beyond her tender age, dismisses the hype with a shrug.
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Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
The day’s ruling from Sorokin, who was appointed to his position by former President Barack Obama, dismisses all claims against Mayor Michelle Wu, Police Commissioner Michael Cox and the Boston Police Department.
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Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
The Brit dismisses the former as being significant – she’s lived in the US for the last 20 years – but the age touches a bit of a nerve.
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Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
Paula records the assault on camera, takes it to the police — an officer played by Dolly de Leon dismisses it as an obvious scam — and then gets the inevitable ask for money from someone claiming to be his kidnapper.
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Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
And still, none of this dismisses beauty.
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Julia Kappler,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
Bisignano dismisses the criticism.
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ABC News,
9 June 2026
Steve dismisses the idea, but Alice is already playing wing-woman.
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Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
8 June 2026
For her part Zoe, mature well beyond her tender age, dismisses the hype with a shrug.
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Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
The day’s ruling from Sorokin, who was appointed to his position by former President Barack Obama, dismisses all claims against Mayor Michelle Wu, Police Commissioner Michael Cox and the Boston Police Department.
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Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
The Brit dismisses the former as being significant – she’s lived in the US for the last 20 years – but the age touches a bit of a nerve.
—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
Paula records the assault on camera, takes it to the police — an officer played by Dolly de Leon dismisses it as an obvious scam — and then gets the inevitable ask for money from someone claiming to be his kidnapper.
—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
And still, none of this dismisses beauty.
—
Julia Kappler,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismisses
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Since the early 1980s, Earth scientists have understood that erosion and weathering of rock slowly removes CO2 from the atmosphere, regulating Earth’s climate on geological timescales.
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For parents of younger children especially, a legal line drawn externally removes a fight that has previously had to be won solo, at home, against enormous social pressure.
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This development forcibly ejects the mild-mannered mammal into both his parents’ den and the wild — literally — world of dating, where smelling suitors’ pee takes the place of an app profile.
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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.
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An interior anti-reflective treatment minimizes glare in bright sun, and the glasses offer decent visibility in fading daylight.
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For Straight, Hydrated Strands Wavytalk The steam technology in this straightening tool infuses moisture into your hair, reduces frizz and minimizes heat damage while delivering sleek, pin-straight results.
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Even if Dunker retires as a beloved Steeler, the rivers at that point will likely still be unswimmable after rainstorms.
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This day in sports history 1908 — Colin wins the Tidal Stakes at Sheepshead Bay and retires undefeated after 15 starts.
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With ingredients like pumice and 10% AHA (in the form of skin-brightening glycolic and lactic acids), the product effectively banishes dead skin and smooths out uneven sandpaper-like texture on the body.
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This rechargeable mosquito repeller is a bug spray alternative that banishes those pesky pests within a 20-foot radius.
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
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As shame diminishes, confidence can grow.
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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.
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Riley Moss sacks a scrambling Trevor Lawrence on third-and-4 for a 1-yard loss.
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Combined, the handful of upside surprises is making for a stronger-than-expected domestic box office and a promising foundation for the second half of the year as the industry chases pre-pandemic levels.
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Kylian Mbappé of France chases the ball during their match against Iraq.
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“Dismisses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismisses. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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