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
Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025
And by the next May Day, those who fail to adapt may be reading their own AI generated pink slips.
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—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Thousands of federal workers were bracing for pink slips Friday as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. begins dismantling the sprawling federal agency responsible for protecting America's health.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2025
Why Employees No Longer Trust Leadership Mass Layoffs in a Good Economy
One of the most jarring contradictions in today’s workplace is the disconnect between record profits and endless pink slips.
—Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Because of recent cuts and threats, nearly 1,000 Head Start employees in California have already received pink slips, Ahrens said.
—Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025
And by the next May Day, those who fail to adapt may be reading their own AI generated pink slips.
Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Thousands of federal workers were bracing for pink slips Friday as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. begins dismantling the sprawling federal agency responsible for protecting America's health.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2025
Why Employees No Longer Trust Leadership Mass Layoffs in a Good Economy
One of the most jarring contradictions in today’s workplace is the disconnect between record profits and endless pink slips.
—Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pink-slip
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pink-slip
Verb
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Paulo Fonseca was sacked in December, while the end of the season saw the club decide to end Sergio Conceicao’s tenure after an eighth-place finish.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Former Porto head coach Conceicao was sacked after just five months in charge on Thursday following a disappointing eighth place finish in Serie A that saw the club miss out on European qualification for 2025-26.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Immigration advocates now say the Trump administration's hiring and firing decisions could threaten the crucial neutrality of the administrative courts.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
6 June 2025
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The firings and slashed funding impacted organizations like Sacramento’s Improve Your Tomorrow, which mentors young men of color and prepares them for higher education and joining the workforce.—
Molly Gibbs,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
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For example, recent reports about the potential for automotive production to be curtailed due to rare earth mineral shortages should not be dismissed.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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Despite seeking help from her local GP, her concerns were initially dismissed.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Ginny is also head over boots for her neighbor, Marcus.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Beyond this cult-favorite, RH sells all kinds of furniture, and its stores are not only beautifully designed but have tasty (and trendy) restaurants to boot.—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Jones wrapped up his 12-year NFL career with a one-season stint at the Denver Broncos before retiring in 2019.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2025
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Evans then retired the next batter to keep the game tied.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
Verb
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As well as 479 drones, 20 missiles of various types were fired at different parts of Ukraine, according to the air force, which said the barrage targeted mainly central and western areas of Ukraine.—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Tottenham fired Ange Postecoglou on Friday despite his leading Spurs to the Europa League title, the club’s first trophy in 17 years.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Backstage at Georgie’s Alibi Monkey Bar, a popular LGBTQ club in Wilton Manors, Jacob Smith carefully removed his gravity-defying, bejeweled blonde wig and light pink costume.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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If the Parliamentarian determines a provision in a bill violates the Byrd Rule, the provision must be removed from the bill unless the Senators vote to waive the rule—that requires 60 votes, instead of the lower 51 vote majority allowed for reconciliation.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Despite the low scoring, United fans would ideally like to give Amorim time to reshape the squad to his liking, rather than call for his immediate dismissal.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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His dismissal — and that of several other judges whom President Trump brought in in his first term in office — sparked immediate GOP outrage and claims of political interference.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
6 June 2025
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“Pink-slip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pink-slip. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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