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
Bisignano dismisses the criticism.
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ABC News, 9 June 2026
Steve dismisses the idea, but Alice is already playing wing-woman.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 8 June 2026
For her part Zoe, mature well beyond her tender age, dismisses the hype with a shrug.
—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.
—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
Colossal dismisses those criticisms and doubts.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 19 May 2026
ABC News, 9 June 2026
Steve dismisses the idea, but Alice is already playing wing-woman.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 8 June 2026
For her part Zoe, mature well beyond her tender age, dismisses the hype with a shrug.
—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.
—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
Colossal dismisses those criticisms and doubts.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismisses
Verb
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This removes a major trigger for addictive doomscrolling and the reinforcement of harmful content.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Specifically, people believe this practice removes a plant compound found called phytate that's found in almonds.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
18 June 2026
Verb
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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.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
22 May 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
Verb
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This makes hair look silkier but also minimizes frizz, which a stylist once described to me as your hair reaching out to the sky for moisture.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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Wear clothing that minimizes skin exposure to ticks when possible.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
Verb
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This day in sports history 1908 — Colin wins the Tidal Stakes at Sheepshead Bay and retires undefeated after 15 starts.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Social Security's trust fund helps cover the gap between the program's income and benefit obligations, which have outpaced revenue as the baby boom generation retires and the number of beneficiaries grows.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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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.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
14 June 2026
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This rechargeable mosquito repeller is a bug spray alternative that banishes those pesky pests within a 20-foot radius.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
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This greatly diminishes their taste and texture.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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The service quotes, handles objections, books the visit, and chases the estimates that never closed.—
Joe Toscano,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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This week, The Denver Post will take an in-depth, position-by-position look at where the Avs stand, and what the near-term future looks like as this core group of players chases an elusive second championship.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
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“Dismisses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismisses. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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