furloughed

verb

past tense of furlough
1
as in downsized

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2
as in idled

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for furloughed
  1. downsized
  2. idled
  3. retired
  4. bummed
  5. sacked
  6. dawdled
  7. axed
  8. dismissed
Verb
  • In last November’s constitutional amendment election, the county downsized the number of polling locations, citing cost reductions and low turnout in odd year elections.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
  • The ocean’s abundance had been dramatically diminished, but few recreational fishermen noticed; their expectations had been downsized, too.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
Definition of downsized
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  • The sheer number of ships − study authors cite at least 1,500 vessels − idled near the trade route and the length of time involved are just the beginning.
    — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Bercich said the day the Metrodome roof caved in, Ryan’s car idled on the side of the road, unable to handle the onslaught of snow.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of idled
Verb
  • Despite overcoming early battery recalls to post record sales figures, GM retired the hatchback to retool its factory for electric trucks and sunset its aging battery platform.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026
  • His diagnoses ultimately affected his ability to play music, and Phil retired ahead of his rock band Genesis’ final tour in 2022.
    — Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
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  • I'mPhaedra Trethan, bummed out to hear one of my favorite baseball announcers has been let go in a round of ESPN layoffs.
    — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 21 July 2026
  • Officer Rory lets Greg go, but the combination of the walk and thinking about his daughter’s predicament has bummed him out.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Definition of bummed
Verb
  • In July, the South African Football Association (SAFA) issued two separate statements, the first dismissing reports that Broos had been sacked from his role, with the second statement denying he had been offered a one-year contract extension.
    — Leon Imber, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • People can and should be skeptical about the sonnets written about starting NFL quarterbacks every offseason, when no one is getting sacked and almost everyone looks good.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
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  • But, lucky for anyone who dawdled, many of the deals are still active.
    — Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 June 2026
  • Flight attendants turned into drill sergeants, barking at passengers who flouted mask rules or dawdled too long eating that snack with the mask off.
    — Thomas Black, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025
Definition of dawdled
Verb
  • On Thursday, Marvel axed the superhero comedy series, despite previously renewing it for a second season.
    — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026
  • But it was ultimately axed by Murdoch fearing executives higher up.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 July 2026
Definition of axed
Verb
  • But that conviction was dismissed after the revelation that a juror in the trial had not disclosed a domestic violence incident in her own background in order to win a seat on the panel, The Denver Post reports.
    — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Defense attorneys also should not be able to reference the felony charges dismissed after video showed agents’ falsehoods.
    — Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of dismissed
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