musters out

verb

present tense third-person singular of muster out
as in removes
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 Synonyms for musters out
  1. removes
  2. dismisses
  3. sacks
  4. fires
  5. retires
  6. releases
  7. cans
Verb
  • Therefore, the researchers' anode not only removes a toxic contaminant but also reduces the energy needed to produce hydrogen at the cathode, increasing the system's overall hydrogen-production efficiency.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Endurance testing Heating the material triggers a chemical reaction that removes loose chlorine ions and forms strong bonds between indium, oxygen, and phosphorus.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of removes
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  • Oppenheim dismisses the comparison, saying their series isn’t a conventional documentary.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The incumbent's campaign dismisses the Democratic push as the last-ditch effort of a campaign that will fall short.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of dismisses
Verb
  • Ja’Quan McMillian sacks Patrick Mahomes in the Broncos’ win over the Chiefs in November.
    — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Cale Britt sacks the quarterback and Bishop Moore will take over on downs at their own 42.
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of sacks
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  • The officer unsuccessfully fires the stun gun before the firefighter uses a metal bar to knock him out.
    — Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Patrick Mahomes takes the shotgun snap, fires a touchdown pass to Rashee Rice, and the Chiefs sideline starts to celebrate.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of fires
Verb
  • Once every child has performed, the jury retires to a quiet office to deliberate.
    — Julie Bourdin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The new OpenBSD also retires support for Loongson architecture after the port stopped working with the Clang 22 compiler.
    — Nick Indge, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of retires
Verb
  • Global Payments releases quarterly results on Thursday, and this could be a natural time to announce a deal.
    — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Paul Nord blows releases smoke from bubbles as people look on during the Haunted Science Lab held at Valparaiso University Saturday, October 31, 2026.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of releases
Verb
  • Continue reading … PEWS AND POLITICS — Church cans patriotic staple on Biden’s posh vacation enclave — pastor says tradition ‘doesn’t cut it’.
    — , FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Definition of cans
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“Musters out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musters%20out. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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