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
Your method of dismissing your flippant remarks, then, is probably the next best option to silence.
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R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Kerry Washington completely dismissing Seth Meyers’s home life absolutely slays.
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Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Liane Pei criticized the idea of dismissing the building's significance.
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Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
That included dismissing all claims against the Herald defendants and Mayor Wu.
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Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
14 June 2026
Media covered the story briefly before dismissing it as youthful overreaction or isolated activism.
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Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Mirren is dismissing talk that there is a beef between the costars.
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Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
As the media fixates on the digital natives known as Gen Z and Gen Alpha — often dismissing them as antisocial and entitled members of society — Saturday’s celebration showed that younger generations might actually have it all under control.
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Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Democrats criticized Republicans for dismissing attempts at meaningful reform.
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Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
9 June 2026
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Kerry Washington completely dismissing Seth Meyers’s home life absolutely slays.
—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Liane Pei criticized the idea of dismissing the building's significance.
—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
That included dismissing all claims against the Herald defendants and Mayor Wu.
—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
14 June 2026
Media covered the story briefly before dismissing it as youthful overreaction or isolated activism.
—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Mirren is dismissing talk that there is a beef between the costars.
—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
As the media fixates on the digital natives known as Gen Z and Gen Alpha — often dismissing them as antisocial and entitled members of society — Saturday’s celebration showed that younger generations might actually have it all under control.
—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Democrats criticized Republicans for dismissing attempts at meaningful reform.
—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismissing
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Having clarity around service charges is the only way eateries can survive, said restaurateur Eddie Pozzuoli, who runs Eddie & Vinny’s in Coral Springs — because the only alternative to removing fees is hiking prices.
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Lemon can be used for everything from freshening bed linens to removing stains from clothes–including cleaning your microwave.
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The pilot sustained minor injuries after ejecting from the plane and was transported to the hospital, the Yakima County Sheriff's Office said.
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And days earlier, three US F-15 fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses, with all crew members ejecting safely.
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Its quick-release, tool-free battery system enables operators to swap batteries within seconds, minimizing downtime during industrial inspections, security patrols, and disaster response operations.
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Scott Barnes, Jennifer Lopez’s longtime makeup artist, considers the ingredients of this Korean sunscreen a plus for minimizing the look of pores, while delivering other benefits to aging skin.
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The result was so emphatic that the Tunisian soccer federation acted fast, sacking manager Sabri Lamouchi just hours after.
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Villa’s then sporting director Monchi reportedly attempting a straight swap of him for goalkeeper Emi Martinez last summer is a sacking offence (perhaps literally).
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For Removing Mildew & Musty Smells If your clothes have a mildewy, musty smell, then vinegar can save the day by banishing these unwanted odors.
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This year’s sequel climaxes with Grace hijacking her second wedding to a Satanic heir by killing him and banishing his oligarchical cabal to hell.
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While professionals still seek performance upgrades, consumers increasingly view MacBooks as durable household appliances, diminishing the traditional annual upgrade cycle.
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While Doral, Sweetwater, Tamiami and other areas near the fires did not see evacuations, officials warned air quality was diminishing due to the smoke, which could have caused health issues for some residents.
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Matthews responded by retiring Tommy Edman for the first time in three at-bats and striking out backup catcher Chuckie Robinson.
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In the 7th Congressional District, Mamdani is backing Assemblywoman Claire Valdez, who is vying to take over retiring Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez's seat.
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The lightweight, toner-meets-serum formula also layers in niacinamide and adenosine for anyone chasing a bouncy, healthy glow.
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To survive and grow, more wealth management firms are chasing the surging ranks of the extremely wealthy and their more profitable accounts.
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“Dismissing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismissing. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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