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
Despite the extraordinary decision, Mejia remained in custody while the case returned to Travis County — where was convicted and sentenced to life in prison — for the final legal step of dismissing the charges.
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Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
In February, Judge Arun Subramanian handed down a summary judgment dismissing that claim.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 9 Mar. 2026
But Hall warned against dismissing the finding as mere mimicry.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Reviews have been mixed, with some critics embracing Gyllenhaal’s bold vision and others dismissing it as a whole lot of sound and fury, signifying zilch.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
Court records obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request show Isaac Goodlow's family reached the settlement agreement last month, dismissing the lawsuit filed by Goodlow's sisters, Kyenna McConico and Kennetha Barnes.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
In dismissing Moore, the university cited his inappropriate relationship with a staff member.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Mar. 2026
In March 2020, Sacramento Superior Court Judge Steve White issued an order vacating Puckett’s conviction and dismissing the charges.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
The company rejected the measure, dismissing Friedmann as a disgruntled ex-convict, but his campaign got widespread attention.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
In February, Judge Arun Subramanian handed down a summary judgment dismissing that claim.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 9 Mar. 2026
But Hall warned against dismissing the finding as mere mimicry.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Reviews have been mixed, with some critics embracing Gyllenhaal’s bold vision and others dismissing it as a whole lot of sound and fury, signifying zilch.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
Court records obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request show Isaac Goodlow's family reached the settlement agreement last month, dismissing the lawsuit filed by Goodlow's sisters, Kyenna McConico and Kennetha Barnes.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
In dismissing Moore, the university cited his inappropriate relationship with a staff member.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Mar. 2026
In March 2020, Sacramento Superior Court Judge Steve White issued an order vacating Puckett’s conviction and dismissing the charges.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
The company rejected the measure, dismissing Friedmann as a disgruntled ex-convict, but his campaign got widespread attention.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismissing
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When removing the 3% annual increase cities and counties were already allowed, the cap amounted to a 5% budget increase from growth.—
Mark Dee
March 6,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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There are several organic methods for removing these persistent weeds, and some are more effective than others.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
7 Mar. 2026
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Senator Sheehy joined Capitol Police in lifting up and ejecting anti war protestor Brian McGinnis from a SASC subcommittee hearing.—
Alan He,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Other videos geolocated by CNN appear to show a fighter jet pilot on the ground in Kuwait after ejecting from an aircraft.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 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,
5 Mar. 2026
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Astronaut menus are carefully constructed to maximize nutrition and calories while minimizing storage requirements, preparation needs, and the possibility of contamination.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
4 Mar. 2026
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So Green can go back to sad-sacking and triple-singling starting Saturday against the Thunder, and certainly Monday against the Jazz.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Getty Images Tottenham Hotspur are searching for their eighth manager/head coach (interim and permanent) since 2019 after sacking Thomas Frank on Wednesday amid a run of two wins in 17 Premier League games.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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Was banishing Natalie Anderson Tara’s ultimate undoing?—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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Imagine banishing stuffed animals from the living room, corralling all the toy cars outside the main bedroom, and finally finding a place for that play kitchen that isn’t your actual kitchen.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
11 Feb. 2026
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Puerto Rico is missing Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa due to insurance restrictions, considerably diminishing their firepower, but have solid pitching and the advantage of playing at home in their group stage.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Palomar’s 48 partner agencies are similarly affected by diminishing VOCA funds.—
Maddy Keyes,
The Frontier,
5 Mar. 2026
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Liu won the 2025 World title last March, less than a year after returning to the sport after retiring days after the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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The deal comes two days after the Chargers signed veteran center Tyler Biadasz to take over for the retiring Bradley Bozeman.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Though South Dakota State is a regular participant in the NCAA Tournament, and likely would have been dancing win or lose, the Bison were chasing their first bid in the 68-team field.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Like many of their fans, each member was born to immigrant parents who settled in Southern California chasing something better.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dismissing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismissing. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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