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
The high court order allows a lower court to consider dismissing his indictment.
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Mark Sherman, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Additionally, the judge took the rare and drastic step of permanently dismissing all legal claims brought by Brigandi’s client, San Diego resident Joanne Couvrette, against her brothers in the winery dispute.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the president himself has made clear financial crimes are not a priority for his administration, dismissing or suspending many cases, and in some instances dismantling offices responsible for prosecuting them.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Archaeologists and Egypt’s former Minister of Antiquities are dismissing the theory as false, despite Biondi claiming to be 80% confident in his theory.
—Ryan Brennan
april 1, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Mangione’s lawyers also managed to get the top counts tossed from his state case, with Justice Gregory Carro, in September, dismissing terrorism offenses and finding Bragg’s office has misapplied a statute enacted in the wake of the 9/11 terror attacks.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
In this scenario, the club would probably be best served negotiating a buyout of Rutherford’s contract in which he’s permitted to retire (or to remain as a consultant) rather than dismissing the Hall of Fame executive.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Minnesota public universities can continue to offer in-state tuition and scholarships to some immigrants in the country without legal status, a federal judge ruled on Friday, dismissing a lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice last summer that attempted to halt the programs.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
While widely dismissing the appeal, the Court also referred preliminary questions to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) regarding certain aspects of the obligation mechanism, leaving the legal debate open.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
Mark Sherman, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Additionally, the judge took the rare and drastic step of permanently dismissing all legal claims brought by Brigandi’s client, San Diego resident Joanne Couvrette, against her brothers in the winery dispute.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the president himself has made clear financial crimes are not a priority for his administration, dismissing or suspending many cases, and in some instances dismantling offices responsible for prosecuting them.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Archaeologists and Egypt’s former Minister of Antiquities are dismissing the theory as false, despite Biondi claiming to be 80% confident in his theory.
—Ryan Brennan
april 1, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Mangione’s lawyers also managed to get the top counts tossed from his state case, with Justice Gregory Carro, in September, dismissing terrorism offenses and finding Bragg’s office has misapplied a statute enacted in the wake of the 9/11 terror attacks.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
In this scenario, the club would probably be best served negotiating a buyout of Rutherford’s contract in which he’s permitted to retire (or to remain as a consultant) rather than dismissing the Hall of Fame executive.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Minnesota public universities can continue to offer in-state tuition and scholarships to some immigrants in the country without legal status, a federal judge ruled on Friday, dismissing a lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice last summer that attempted to halt the programs.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
While widely dismissing the appeal, the Court also referred preliminary questions to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) regarding certain aspects of the obligation mechanism, leaving the legal debate open.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismissing
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He is then seen slowly approaching the victim, checking his surroundings, and removing his shoes before grabbing her from behind.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The surgery involved removing 40 percent of Erbert's skull and required a follow-up skull implant surgery, per the Los Angeles Times.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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The pilot of the A-10 was able to fly his crippled aircraft into Kuwaiti airspace before ejecting.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Bennett said Nicholson and an assistant scolded her in front of the team after a game at Belmont in 2016 for throwing her helmet and claimed the umpire was on the verge of ejecting her.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
9 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,
10 Apr. 2026
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This can help maximize effectiveness while minimizing skin irritation or other potential side effects.—
T'Keyah Bazin,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2026
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The confrontation went viral in December 2024, as cameras captured Gastineau confronting Favre in 2023 over Michael Strahan sacking the Green Bay Packers legend to break Gastineau's single-season sack record.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
17 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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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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Blue Lagoon Cruises said pumpable fuel as well as other oils stored onboard the ship had been removed by Monday, diminishing environmental risks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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But the distinctions between these visions of the world are diminishing.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2026
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Two state appeals court judges, Chris Taylor and Maria Lazar, are running to replace retiring conservative Justice Rebecca Bradley.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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Another conservative justice is retiring next year, giving liberals a chance to take 6-1 control of the court thanks to Taylor’s victory.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Over the years, Jackie and Shadow have grown an internet flock, and there's been plenty of drama, including Shadow chasing off another male in 2018.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2026
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The teenager admitted to having a verbal altercation with Marshall and then chasing him down at the bus shelter, according to the complaint.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Dismissing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismissing. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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