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verb

Definition of pink-slipnext
as in to sack
to let go from office, service, or employment the company pink-slipped 300 workers in an effort to avoid bankruptcy

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pink slip

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noun

as in firing

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Recent Examples of pink-slip
Verb
Then, adding to it all, there’s the $80 billion in debt a ParaBros combo would carry — and the pink-slipping expected. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026 The company is pink-slipping 15% of its staff, according to a source with knowledge of the cuts. — Brent Lang, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
For the prestigious occasion, Harper wore a pink slip dress with a special connection to her mom Victoria Beckham. — Staff Author, InStyle, 12 June 2026 You’ve been fired, Scott, but don’t look at it as a pink slip. — Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pink-slip
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pink-slip
  1. sack
  2. firing
  3. dismiss
  4. boot
  5. fire
  6. downsizing
  7. retire
  8. dismissal
Verb
  • Since 2020, Joe Burrow has been sacked a league-worst 10 percent of the time in openers and has lost four times, a league-high.
    — Vic Tafur, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The Ducks sacked Madsen three times for 15 yards, but their defensive front didn’t show too much attacking intent.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of sack
Noun
  • That was a stunner, but surely Michigan would come out firing and put the 2025 MAC champions away.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Conclusion Laser weapons offer rapid engagement, deep magazines, and significantly lower firing costs than many conventional defensive missiles.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of firing
Verb
  • Third, Whyte and others dismiss our conclusion because many of the studies examining AI in medicine are simulations.
    — Abe Baker-Butler, STAT, 9 Sep. 2026
  • If the case is not settled, dismissed or dropped before the trial date, it would be heard during the 2028 presidential primary elections.
    — Violet Jira, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of dismiss
Noun
  • Frazier was brilliant at throwing it from what would seem the soles of his boots.
    — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The Garment’s spring collection included equestrian staples like knee-high boots, elevated leggings, and gloves and other ensembles that could have gone right to a dressage show.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of boot
Verb
  • The suit says La Strada twice raised concerns with Hoskins, but his Capitol security badge then was deactivated before a hearing in the case and he was fired effective May 1.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The crackdown — which included police firing tear gas at demonstrators — comes ahead of December’s general election in which President Adama Barrow will seek a controversial third term.
    — Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of fire
Noun
  • Of course, there are other normal course of business costs, such as rents on stores, payroll, taxes, and purchasing inventory, but they’re greatly reduced following ELG’s dramatic downsizing.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The downsizing comes amid a particularly challenging stretch for film and TV productions in California.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of downsizing
Verb
  • In 2024, not long after Federer retired, the ATP saw its first top 10 composed entirely of two-handers.
    — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Gaining enough prestige and respect in the industry himself to become the president of the elite organization Stunts Unlimited, Scott retired at 30 in order to direct.
    — William Earl, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of retire
Noun
  • The dismissal of his pitching coaches in August, the stunning announcement of Kroenke’s purchase of the club just last week.
    — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Does M’Benga’s past experience, and Kirk’s father’s dismissal as Reeger’s second officer, offer any answers?
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of dismissal

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“Pink-slip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pink-slip. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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