DISMISSING Synonyms: 139 Similar and Opposite Words

dismissing

verb

present participle of dismiss

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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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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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 After vacating the conviction, the judge took the additional step of dismissing the murder charge against Martinez, ending the criminal case against him entirely. —

Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026 Before dismissing this activity or just trying to get through it, recognize your tendency to view nearly everything as a situation from which to extricate yourself as quickly and painlessly as possible. —

Charles Yu, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026 The University of Kansas Hospital Authority settled shortly before the trial, and Mikesic approved the confidential settlement on April 13, dismissing KU Med as a defendant. —

Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026 Vance stunned the European political establishment at the Munich Security Conference in 2025, accusing leaders of suppressing populist voices and dismissing voter concerns. —

David Brennan, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026 In dismissing them on Saturday, Leo, who is on an 11-day trip in Africa, vowed to continue to preach the gospel. —

Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026 But state officials argued their actions were not excessive and a court agreed, dismissing the case. —

Ryan J. Foley, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026 Robby has spent the entire shift dismissing her. —

Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026 Federal Court Justice James Stellios ruled in dismissing the appeal that no jurisdiction error was made in 2024 by then Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus in ordering Duggan's extradition. —

CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026

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This would be achieved by making the flying experience less like an airplane and more like an automobile, including replacing mechanical control linkages with fly-by-wire systems, even removing the traditional rudder pedals.

— David Szondy April 25, New Atlas, 25 Apr. 2026
Experts recommend removing outdated tags before each trip and using airline apps or tracking devices for better visibility.

— Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026