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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
  • After the third consecutive three-and-out ended with Young getting sacked, former Panther QB Jake Delhomme spoke for a lot of fans on the TV broadcast.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Cofnas was sacked by Cambridge in the wake of controversy caused by his comments.
    — Rupert Neate, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of sack
Noun
  • The exposé alleged that Gomez was trying to distance herself from the company and outlined the messy firing of chief executive Daniella Pierson.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • More than 10 individual firings, between 900-910°C, were needed to create the clock.
    — Ming Liu, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of firing
Verb
  • But by the time of his indictment, Lorch was in failing health and found incompetent to stand trial, and lawsuits against him and the church were dismissed due to statute of limitations issues.
    — Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The lawsuit was dismissed Monday without prejudice, meaning the case may be filed again.
    — Riley Moser, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of dismiss
Noun
  • Plus, the relaxed fit transcends the seasons — wear baggy jeans with a tank top and sneakers now, then a sweater and boots come fall.
    — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The endorsements carry weight because unions give money to campaigns and provide boots-on-the-ground support to get out the vote.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of boot
Verb
  • The Islamic Republic proceeded to fire missiles and drones on neighboring countries hosting US bases.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The return also shows DePaul paid a $863,500 buyout last fiscal cycle to former head men’s basketball Tony Stubblefield, who was fired in early 2024 after less than three seasons on the job.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of fire
Noun
  • These tiny laundry room ideas prove that downsizing doesn’t have to mean downgrading your routine.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Portillo’s had about 200 employees at its corporate offices prior to the downsizing, the company told the Tribune Thursday.
    — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of downsizing
Verb
  • After retiring from working in 2019, Norris enjoyed growing and arranging flowers from her yard.
    — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • As of Friday afternoon, Bobby Valli had edited the post to leave out the claim that his brother would retire.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of retire
Noun
  • That Penn State failed to use the long runway given with Franklin’s October dismissal didn’t help things.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Iraola’s dismissal came as a surprise to a number of his players, although Catala, who later managed Larnaca, explains that there is a volatility to decision-making in Cyprus if form deteriorates.
    — Andy Jones, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of dismissal

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