as in to sack
to let go from office, service, or employment
mustered out of the army at the end of the war
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Recent Examples of muster out
He was stationed in Chelsea to muster out and pay the people leaving the Navy for about a year.
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Katherine Gregg, The Providence Journal, 4 May 2026
James Byrne was mustered out of the Army in 1866.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Dec. 2025
After mustering out of the Army, Smith and others worked their way north and east to Utah, where other LDS members had settled.
—Bill Swank, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 July 2025
The Arkansas Mounted Rifles saw little service after the Battle of Buena Vista and were mustered out in June.
—Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
So did General Saxton, who was peremptorily mustered out of service.
—Brenda Wineapple, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
Army veteran Christopher DeSanto served in Iraq, mustered out with physical and emotional issues, and became addicted to opiates prescribed by a doctor.
—Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 13 Oct. 2024
That’s because its 3.5-liter V-6 can’t quite muster out 300 hp, a number that the rest of its peers exceed with ease.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 May 2024
Katherine Gregg, The Providence Journal, 4 May 2026
James Byrne was mustered out of the Army in 1866.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Dec. 2025
After mustering out of the Army, Smith and others worked their way north and east to Utah, where other LDS members had settled.
—Bill Swank, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 July 2025
The Arkansas Mounted Rifles saw little service after the Battle of Buena Vista and were mustered out in June.
—Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
So did General Saxton, who was peremptorily mustered out of service.
—Brenda Wineapple, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
Army veteran Christopher DeSanto served in Iraq, mustered out with physical and emotional issues, and became addicted to opiates prescribed by a doctor.
—Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 13 Oct. 2024
That’s because its 3.5-liter V-6 can’t quite muster out 300 hp, a number that the rest of its peers exceed with ease.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 May 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for muster out
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Awosika, Biadasz and Strange were key offseason free-agent signings Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz made in order to fill the gaps between Slater and Alt and better protect Herbert, who was sacked 54 times during the 2025 season, the most in any of his five previous NFL seasons.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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And as Pulisic’s private jet made its way from Italy to New York, the club’s coach, sporting director and two other top executives were sacked.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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South of Miami, the Florida Keys are known for their laidback charm, far removed from the hustle and bustle of Orlando's theme parks.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The car has since been removed, and the Shorewood Building Department is evaluating the damage.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The lawsuit was eventually dismissed.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The ruling came after similar cases in Michigan and Georgia were dismissed by the courts and a special prosecutor dropped a federal case in late 2024 that charged Trump with conspiring to overturn the 2020 election.—
Jacques Billeaud,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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An Orange County man downed 2 quarts of Jack Daniel’s before firing a gun multiple times inside his Laguna Niguel home, forcing terrified relatives to flee.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Three deputies fired their guns, and the man was struck multiple times.—
Andrea Klick,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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The Pirates had just one more hit off Lauer who retired 15 of the next 16 batters after the back-to-back home runs.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Baker retired Masataka Yoshida and Gasper in order to finish things off.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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An estimate from the British spy agency GCHQ released Wednesday put the total Russian death toll at 500,000, citing new information.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The World’s 50 Best Restaurants has released international dining guides since 2002.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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“Muster out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muster%20out. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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