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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Recent Examples of pink-slip
Brent Lang, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
On the runway, the striking pink-and-black shoes appeared in various looks, styled with everything from a sheer mini dress and ivory tights to a flowy pink slip.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
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Verb
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
Brian Kelly became the latest college football coach to get a pink slip before the 2025 season’s end.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
On the runway, the striking pink-and-black shoes appeared in various looks, styled with everything from a sheer mini dress and ivory tights to a flowy pink slip.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pink-slip
Verb
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Maye was strip-sacked by Danielle Hunter deep in Patriots territory, but left tackle Will Campbell fell on the ball and the Patriots punted.—
Kyle Hightower,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2026
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This season, however, he was sacked at a far lower rate than ever before yet still ranked 17th in passing rating, just above the league average.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Tony Dungy, especially like Tony Dungy himself, to say that (expressing shock at John Harbaugh’s firing).—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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So the firings of Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski and the Ravens’ Harbaugh have injected some juice into a Giants search that previously threatened to cast as wide and arbitrary a net as last year’s ridiculous Jets process.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Mangione's defense team is also trying to get two federal counts against him, including the one that brings the possibility of the death penalty, dismissed.—
Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Buss reportedly was upset with the way James dismissed his part in pursuing Westbrook and blamed others after the move failed, according to ESPN.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But the majority of my suitcase was filled with far more practical—but equally as cool—pieces, like flattering Old Navy leggings, cozy Abercrombie sweaters, chic Bleusalt sets, and Ugg platform boots.—
Bella Gerard,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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Chalamet, 30, whose film is also up for Best Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, went for a more understated approach to his outfit, opting for an all-black outfit featuring a vest, blazer and pants tucked into boots.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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After shooting Holmes several times, Taylor allegedly stepped away and then turned around and fired more shots into the victim, who was on the ground, according to the affidavit.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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One team member crawled inside and fired paintballs filled with vegetable oil, wildlife organization BEAR League told Fox News Digital on Thursday.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Mattis got the bum's rush treatment from Obama, too.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2018
Verb
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Roberts retired from coaching after last season.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Jan. 2026
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Bill Elliott, Caleb Elliott's father, retired from his position as head coach and athletic director.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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No structural downsizing or abrupt changes are planned for Calik Denim.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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Yet those football sackings ate up 28 per cent of last season’s wage bill savings, and came at a time when the club is still incurring the costs of its sizeable downsizing.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Pink-slip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pink-slip. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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