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
Each side dismisses the other's contention.
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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
The poem dismisses prevailing emphases on externals, stressing instead the formative powers of one’s inner being.
—Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
Judge dismisses case against 'fake electors' in Michigan Congress to hear more about UFOs.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Trump dismisses Russia questioning Zelensky’s legitimacy as ‘posturing’.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 27 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
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
The poem dismisses prevailing emphases on externals, stressing instead the formative powers of one’s inner being.
—Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
Judge dismisses case against 'fake electors' in Michigan Congress to hear more about UFOs.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Trump dismisses Russia questioning Zelensky’s legitimacy as ‘posturing’.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 27 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismisses
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Back in a hotel room on Fifth Avenue, Goldberg-Polin removes her jacket and sits down on a couch to speak with a reporter.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The new law removes the certificate of need requirement for facilities with four or fewer beds, a major obstacle that previously hindered their creation.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 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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Your Lawn Aerating the lawn helps nutrients reach deeper into the soil, minimizes compaction, and can help when overseeding the lawn.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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At the time, Lee minimizes the bombshell by way of embellishment.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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An American who retires at 65 can expect to live roughly 20 more years, give or take, based on longevity data.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
7 Oct. 2025
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An American who retires at 65 can expect to live roughly 20 more years, give or take, based on longevity data.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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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
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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 Oct. 2025
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But the sale also diminishes some hopes that Berkshire would buy Oxy in its entirety, potentially hurting the stock.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
2 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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The Oviedo defense sacks Noah Grubbs on back to back plays to end the first half.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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Patrick Mahomes throws as New York Giants outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux chases him Sunday.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
22 Sep. 2025
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In the video, Hilton’s 2-year-old son Phoenix can be seen giggling as the puppy playfully chases him around the room while 22-month-old sister London looks on.—
Marissa G. Muller,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Dismisses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismisses. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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