dismisses

present tense third-person singular of dismiss
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Recent Examples of dismisses Ashton also dismisses the concerns that a three-year degree lacks the many electives and opportunities for self-discovery. Bryan Penprase, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025 Trump's approach dismisses collective security and weakens NATO's cohesion. Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025 Now podcast, Monroe dismisses with the tendency to overly dissect genres. Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025 Gudsen weaves stories, reframes evidence, accuses Michelle of bias, and dismisses the glove bearing his DNA as circumstantial. Jp Mangalindan, Time, 15 Aug. 2025 Continue reading … STEADFAST SUPPORTER – Steve Bannon dismisses speculation about presidential run with two words for his 2028 choice. FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismisses
Verb
  • Washing and disinfecting decorative pumpkins removes fungal spores and will slow that process down.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The AquaTru Classic is a highly effective countertop reverse osmosis system with a four-stage filtration process that removes up to 99 percent of more than 80 contaminants, including lead, fluoride and PFAS.
    Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • As a supernova explosion ejects the outer layers of these stars, their stellar cores collapse.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • This saves energy and minimizes the need for braking.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
  • By gathering all necessary, nuanced information upfront, AI drastically minimizes compliance risks and empowers more proactive support strategies.
    Anant Agarwal, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Sink retires after more than 30 years in the energy industry, holding leadership roles in both business operations and financial management.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Known for his larger-than-life personality – and the even bigger mascot heads he’s worn – Corso retires as one of the pioneers of football television.
    Ben Morse, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • This duo includes a collagen serum and an eye cream that banishes dark circles and tired-looking skin.
    Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 11 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Every moment that data remains static in a system diminishes its accuracy and significance.
    Bill Waid, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • The Oviedo defense sacks Noah Grubbs on back to back plays to end the first half.
    Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Wednesday leaves anyway, but Enid chases her because Capri is doing dorm checks, and Enid will NOT miss the Gala.
    Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
  • An older woman’s purse is stolen on the train, and Jay reverts to his movie-star persona and chases the culprit off the train and into a field, showing off his action credentials and making some inadvertent headlines along the way.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025

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“Dismisses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismisses. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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