1
as in removing
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 ejecting
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 minimizing
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
critics dismissed his music as mere noise
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Recent Examples of dismissing
But Cortes last week cited the trio’s lack of a criminal record, willingness to pay restitution and their voluntary participation in community service in dismissing the charges.
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Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2025
His team plans to argue for dismissing the charges.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Rather than bottling them up or dismissing them, she’s made a conscious effort to speak openly about the struggle.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
The chicken scene generally captures the way Orlean can cast a thoughtful eye over her life’s experiences and still manage to be funny while not dismissing the darts life threw at her.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
In his advisory opinion, Emerson sustained four charges against Corpus on three issues while dismissing more than a dozen others, most tied to retaliation complaints from employees who opposed the sheriff’s leadership.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
The maker of brands such as KitKat and Nesquik named Navratil its new CEO last month after dismissing long-time company executive Laurent Frexie, who served as chief executive for one year before an undisclosed romantic relationship with a subordinate came to light.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
In dismissing the case, Judge Jeannette Vargas ruled that the lyrics are protected under both the First Amendment and New York’s strong constitutional shield for creative expression.
—Dina Lapolt, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
But dismissing the rise in antisemitism as mere policing of speech about Israel is disingenuous and dangerous.
—Dafna Michaelson Jenet, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025
Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2025
His team plans to argue for dismissing the charges.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Rather than bottling them up or dismissing them, she’s made a conscious effort to speak openly about the struggle.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
The chicken scene generally captures the way Orlean can cast a thoughtful eye over her life’s experiences and still manage to be funny while not dismissing the darts life threw at her.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
In his advisory opinion, Emerson sustained four charges against Corpus on three issues while dismissing more than a dozen others, most tied to retaliation complaints from employees who opposed the sheriff’s leadership.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
The maker of brands such as KitKat and Nesquik named Navratil its new CEO last month after dismissing long-time company executive Laurent Frexie, who served as chief executive for one year before an undisclosed romantic relationship with a subordinate came to light.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
In dismissing the case, Judge Jeannette Vargas ruled that the lyrics are protected under both the First Amendment and New York’s strong constitutional shield for creative expression.
—Dina Lapolt, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
But dismissing the rise in antisemitism as mere policing of speech about Israel is disingenuous and dangerous.
—Dafna Michaelson Jenet, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismissing
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Besides regularly removing dust that forms on the fan blades, cleaning needs can also change with the seasons.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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Scientists at the University of Surrey have discovered a simple tweak that could boost sodium-ion battery performance, by leaving water inside a key component rather than removing it.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Jeep had all four tires leave the ground crossing Township Street and then Paulman lost control on Ora Street, hit a utility pole and rolled, ejecting the passenger, according to the affidavit.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Oct. 2025
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Upon avoiding vehicles, the Honda skidded sideways between the first lane and the emergency lane, and rolled at least three times, ejecting the driver.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
26 Sep. 2025
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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
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Sustainable gardening is an environmentally friendly approach that protects the earth and its inhabitants by mimicking natural ecosystems, minimizing waste and conserving resources.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Oct. 2025
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But after sacking Russell Martin, Rangers’ decision-makers have found the gig has all the magnetism of aluminium.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Mason Taylor before anybody else moved on the Jets’ final offensive snap of the day, and buried any chance of catastrophe by sacking Justin Fields with some help from his friends, the fiercest pass-rush in the NFL.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
12 Oct. 2025
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As for banishing, those shiny black leggings—the rock chic sort that look PVC but aren’t.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
11 Oct. 2025
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However, the King isn’t totally banishing Andrew and his ex-wife.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Additionally, the invading trees and shrubs also compete with prairie plants for light, water, and space, often pushing the grassland plants out of the way and diminishing the habitat options available to animals that depend on native plants.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Survey participants said reasons for the diminishing access included affordability, fears about not being taken seriously or the potential for involuntary hospitalization, the survey said.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Raducanu had her blood pressure taken during the match, which was played in oppressive heat and humidity, before retiring down 6-1, 4-1.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Sharon Seelig, who has been president, licensing, is retiring after more than 30 years.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Neither Xhekaj nor Struble spent one second on the ice down a man; both Veleno and Beck played fewer than 10 minutes, which, to be fair, had more to do with the Canadiens chasing the game in the third than anything else.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Chelsea, on the other hand, is chasing a third straight win after striking at the death to beat leader Liverpool 2-1 a fortnight ago.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Dismissing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismissing. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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