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
Bangladesh was bowled out for 413 in its first innings, before taking a 27-run lead, dismissing Pakistan for 386 with offspinner Mehidy Hasan taking five wickets.
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ABC News, 12 May 2026
On Friday, Makary was privately dismissing the reports of his imminent ouster as false, those people said.
—Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Tshisekedi also suggested the sanctions reflected a broader alignment between his administration and Washington, dismissing any notion that the US had acted impulsively.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
Gunty defended his company in a 90-minute interview with USA TODAY, dismissing many criticisms as coming from a vocal minority of customers.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Horwitz, while not outrightly dismissing the claim, emphasized that Hill makes a career of facing larger opponents.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Since efforts to end the war began, Trump has frequently switched between publicly projecting progress and dismissing the talks as futile.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 6 May 2026
Who could’ve imagined that two short years after dismissing Bickerstaff, the Cavs would have to see him again so quickly in the postseason?
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Jimmy Kimmel and his supporters will call the idea of ABC dismissing him an attack on free speech and proof of a fascist administration.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 12 May 2026
On Friday, Makary was privately dismissing the reports of his imminent ouster as false, those people said.
—Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Tshisekedi also suggested the sanctions reflected a broader alignment between his administration and Washington, dismissing any notion that the US had acted impulsively.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
Gunty defended his company in a 90-minute interview with USA TODAY, dismissing many criticisms as coming from a vocal minority of customers.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Horwitz, while not outrightly dismissing the claim, emphasized that Hill makes a career of facing larger opponents.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Since efforts to end the war began, Trump has frequently switched between publicly projecting progress and dismissing the talks as futile.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 6 May 2026
Who could’ve imagined that two short years after dismissing Bickerstaff, the Cavs would have to see him again so quickly in the postseason?
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Jimmy Kimmel and his supporters will call the idea of ABC dismissing him an attack on free speech and proof of a fascist administration.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismissing
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Allow these to regrow and form new plants after removing all the dead.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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On Saturday, that included removing Jake LaRavia from the rotation entirely as rookie forward Adou Thiero became the Lakers’ third player off the bench and veteran big man Maxi Kleber moved into the rotation as the ninth option.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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Pautler recommends ejecting pods after each use, as well as occasionally rinsing removable parts of the machines.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The trans-Atlantic alliance's founding treaty has no mechanism for suspending or ejecting any of the members, although nations may leave of their own accord one year after notifying the other allies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
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Delta Counties Coalition pushes back But Newsom's remarks quickly drew criticism from the Delta Counties Coalition, which accused the administration of minimizing concerns from Delta communities that oppose the tunnel project.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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But so far the government has decided not to intervene by sacking him and backpedalling on allowing Russia to participate.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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Any hope that Liam Rosenior’s sacking 12 days ago would spark an upturn, especially after their FA Cup semi-final victory over Leeds United, have been brought back to reality.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Angels could be seen all around — some on the walls depicting Moses' life and death, and another above, on Michelangelo’s fresco, banishing Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Was banishing Natalie Anderson Tara’s ultimate undoing?—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Wolves have not solved Wembanyama, who is significantly diminishing their inside presence.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Some are seeking better time slots paired with digital extensions that can net them bigger contracts from TV networks desperate to break free from diminishing pay TV revenue.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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The plan also describes major changes to the fleet, such as adding many autonomous ships, buying new submarines, and retiring older aircraft carriers and submarines.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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While the San Francisco 49ers rookies practiced Friday, Williams was busy on the far north side of the field, doing side-to-side movements and working with resistance bands for 35 minutes before retiring to the team’s weight room.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Dream big, but don’t ignore practical details while chasing inspiration.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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West Ham looked to have breathed life back into their season in recent weeks, but last weekend’s loss comes at the worst time before facing title-chasing Arsenal on Sunday.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dismissing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismissing. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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