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Recent Examples of firings
In the aftermath of Kirk's death, waves of firings and suspensions have occurred across the country in connection to individuals’ social media posts about Kirk, as conservative politicians and influencers push for a crackdown on negative posts about the political podcaster.
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Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Oct. 2025
The mass firings come just two months after the CDC experienced a mass exodus of top officials from the agency, who said they were prompted to resign in August after Kennedy sidelined officials and ignored scientific research and protocols since he was assigned to his role to lead the department.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 11 Oct. 2025
The office was down to about 165 employees after mass firings that nearly halved the Education Department in March.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have begun, escalating pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown entered its 10th day.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Previous government shutdowns have not led to mass firings.
—Carlos Waters, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
The three most common forms were suspension (39%), often without pay, and reprimand (30%), both of which ran ahead of firings (26%).
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 10 Oct. 2025
Of the 55 firings, 18 resulted in the school finding itself in the AP Poll sometime in the following season.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
The widespread firings would align with the goals of Project 2025, the nearly 1,000-page memo authored in part by OMB Director Russell Vought.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 3 Oct. 2025
Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Oct. 2025
The mass firings come just two months after the CDC experienced a mass exodus of top officials from the agency, who said they were prompted to resign in August after Kennedy sidelined officials and ignored scientific research and protocols since he was assigned to his role to lead the department.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 11 Oct. 2025
The office was down to about 165 employees after mass firings that nearly halved the Education Department in March.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have begun, escalating pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown entered its 10th day.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Previous government shutdowns have not led to mass firings.
—Carlos Waters, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
The three most common forms were suspension (39%), often without pay, and reprimand (30%), both of which ran ahead of firings (26%).
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 10 Oct. 2025
Of the 55 firings, 18 resulted in the school finding itself in the AP Poll sometime in the following season.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
The widespread firings would align with the goals of Project 2025, the nearly 1,000-page memo authored in part by OMB Director Russell Vought.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firings
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There are also shots of the countless members of Swift’s band, dance troupe and stage crew hard at work setting up the show night after night, along with her parents, Scott and Andrea Swift, who are frequently seen smiling and laughing with their daughter.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
13 Oct. 2025
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In 16 minutes off the bench, Payton made all five of his shots and harassed any ballhandler he was assigned to.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Scott Buchanan, executive director of the Student Loan Servicing Alliance — a trade group for the federal student loan servicers — confirmed to CNBC that IBR discharges have resumed.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
6 Oct. 2025
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The duration of cyanobacterial blooms is increasing due to climate change and nutrient pollution from agricultural runoff and sewage discharges.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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But that does not stop him from making an impact in smaller bursts.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Bassitt, Schneider said, is stretched out enough to pitch in short bursts or log four to five innings.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Recent barrages of Russian missiles and drones have seriously damaged Ukrainian gas production and caused extensive power cuts across the country.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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Having friends secures Israel’s place in the region and the world, as the remarkable coordinated response to Iranian missile barrages should’ve made clear.—
Bloomberg Opinion,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Firings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firings. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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