as in shots
a directed propelling of a missile by a firearm or artillery piece
found a flaw in the gun's firing
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Recent Examples of firings
Ursa Major will be able to conduct full-scale static firings, and drop and temperature storage testing for current and future missile systems.
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Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
The former officials’ attorneys, represented by former Hunter Biden attorney Abbe Lowell, are seeking back pay and a formal declaration that the firings were unlawful.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
Several of these firings have led to lawsuits over the nature and validity of the president's ability to replace these individuals, calling into question the limits of the president to control personnel across the federal government.
—Peter Aitken
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
According to Defense News, the American prototype suffered severe barrel degradation after fewer than 30 firings, prompting Washington to shift its public emphasis toward solid-state laser systems.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Their firings were first reported by The Washington Post on Thursday.
—Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
After all, the President of the United States is a creature of corporate America, now leveraging his office to alter seemingly every aspect of business, through tariffs, firings (some driven by referrals from Pulte), appointments and novel legal theories.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Chicago Public Schools settled with two former Lincoln Park High School administrators last month, following a five-year legal battle that began after their 2020 firings based on claims that were eventually disputed.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
The corporations aren’t explaining the mass firings, but industry analysts say the goal is to channel money away from safety and toward developing products and profits.
—James Barrat, Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
The former officials’ attorneys, represented by former Hunter Biden attorney Abbe Lowell, are seeking back pay and a formal declaration that the firings were unlawful.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
Several of these firings have led to lawsuits over the nature and validity of the president's ability to replace these individuals, calling into question the limits of the president to control personnel across the federal government.
—Peter Aitken
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
According to Defense News, the American prototype suffered severe barrel degradation after fewer than 30 firings, prompting Washington to shift its public emphasis toward solid-state laser systems.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Their firings were first reported by The Washington Post on Thursday.
—Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
After all, the President of the United States is a creature of corporate America, now leveraging his office to alter seemingly every aspect of business, through tariffs, firings (some driven by referrals from Pulte), appointments and novel legal theories.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Chicago Public Schools settled with two former Lincoln Park High School administrators last month, following a five-year legal battle that began after their 2020 firings based on claims that were eventually disputed.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
The corporations aren’t explaining the mass firings, but industry analysts say the goal is to channel money away from safety and toward developing products and profits.
—James Barrat, Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firings
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The Athletic’s tennis team, Matthew Futterman, Charlie Eccleshare and James Hansen, present their takeaways from the final Grand Slam of 2025, from the best shots and funniest moments to the biggest disappointments and the most incredible matches.—
The Athletic Tennis Staff,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The full release will contain a complete island escape campaign plus a handful of set-piece expansions that can work as one shots or additional scenes in the campaign.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Advanced X-ray spectroscopy can reveal the electronic states of common cathode materials such as nickel, cobalt, and manganese, providing insights into how these elements behave as a battery charges or discharges.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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The bacteria can come from sewage discharges, failing septic systems, storm water runoff, and animal and agricultural waste, according to the New York State Department of Health.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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The sound of wheels hitting concrete blends with bursts of laughter and cheers.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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One emerging approach gaining traction is called microlearning, a strategy that delivers academic content in short bursts rather than lengthy lessons.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
10 Sep. 2025
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The hills surrounding Verdun were literally reduced in height from the ferocity of the artillery barrages leveled against their slopes.—
Michael Jerome Plunkett
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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At the end of last month, Trump finally got round to including Seth Meyers in his social media barrages against the comedians that regularly mock him.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Firings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firings. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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