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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
  • But Smith dismissed the idea that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was trying to boost his chances in upcoming domestic elections.
    — Samantha Subin,CJ Haddad,Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Also Tuesday, just after court was dismissed, Dawn Light, 56, of Sutton, Massachusetts, was arrested outside the courthouse in Plymouth, a spokesperson for the Massachusetts State Police confirmed.
    — Blayne Alexander, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of dismiss
Noun
  • Taller hiking boots can reach well past $100, so these Columbia Strata boots are a serious deal at just $78.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • After nine months at sea, the sailors and Marines of the USS Abraham Lincoln are trading their cargo pants and boots for shorts and flip-flops.
    — Sam Winslade, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of boot
Verb
  • Knowing workers are required to pay dues or be fired, leaders often use these funds for their own personal gain and political agenda, no matter how many rank-and-file members may object.
    — Mark Mix, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026
  • According to Ukraine’s Air Force, Russian forces launched 108 Shahed-type drones fired from Russia, while at least three people were killed in the latest strikes and infrastructure was hit in Kyiv region.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 6 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
  • Cathy Engelbert will retire as WNBA commissioner at the end of the year, ending a tenure of seven-plus years that saw both tremendous growth and some turmoil for the league.
    — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Murray leaned on her relationship with teammates, the Nebraska staff and John Cook, the coach who recruited her — and retired after the 2024 season — to survive that time.
    — Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of retire
Noun
  • Many independent pediatrics practices had dismissal policies like the one this mom had come up against in Fall River.
    — Eric Boodman, STAT, 3 Sep. 2026
  • This baseball season has been defined, in part, by dismissals.
    — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of dismissal

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