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dismission

noun

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as in dismissal

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  1. dismissal
  2. expulsion
  3. firing
  4. discharge
Noun
  • Kotzmacher said the absence and dismissal of the issue only strengthened her resolve.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • In his Instagram caption, Macklemore referenced his dismissal from pop star Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour over his pro-Palestinian messaging and the ensuing fallout.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of dismissal
Noun
  • Kerry-Lynne Findlay resigned as party leader Sunday following a wave of defections and expulsions from her caucus.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Penalties of that process range from temporary suspensions to permanent expulsions from office.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of expulsion
Noun
  • Both locations put the Houthis within firing distance of any ships that attempt to traverse the narrow strait.
    — Kareem Fahim, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Since Macklemore’s firing, all of Sheeran’s openers have quit the tour.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of firing
Noun
  • Redness, open sores, discharge, foul-smelling ears, lumps or recurring skin issues all warrant a vet visit, not a grooming session.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The researchers then also assessed charge and discharge rates, voltage limits, and power tracking.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of discharge
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“Dismission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismission. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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