dismissions

noun

plural of dismission
as in dismissals

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  1. dismissals
  2. firings
  3. expulsions
  4. discharges
Noun
  • That led to a number of dismissals, including coach Massimiliano Allegri.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 June 2026
  • What is particularly concerning about these firings is the effect the dismissals will have on the officer ranks.
    — William H. McRaven, The Atlantic, 25 June 2026
Definition of dismissals
Noun
  • The Justice Department did not respond to questions about the firings.
    — Mica Rosenberg, ProPublica, 6 July 2026
  • Such blindsiding firings aren't limited to struggling employees; experienced professionals and executives are also abruptly dismissed due to shifting business priorities, restructuring, or leadership changes.
    — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of firings
Noun
  • Diabetes experts in an uproar over meeting expulsions Five days ago, security officers escorted five diabetes experts out of the American Diabetes Association meeting for handing out copies of an editorial criticizing federal research cuts.
    — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 10 June 2026
  • The Board of Education approves the Orange County Depart of Education’s annual budget, also hearing appeals for expulsions, charter school applications and inter-district transfers.
    — Victoria Le, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
Definition of expulsions
Noun
  • Jones told the jury that gun safety experts will testify to the weapon’s history of false discharges and design problems, claims that the manufacturer, Sig Sauer, has repeatedly denied.
    — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
  • The allegations include racial harassment, discriminatory assignments, pay inequality, retaliation, failure to prevent discrimination and harassment, and unequal treatment in areas including discipline, promotions, firings, and constructive discharges.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
Definition of discharges
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“Dismissions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismissions. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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