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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
Harper shone in a baby pink slip dress, matching cardigan and turquoise heels. — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026 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 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
  • When Baylor was driving to potentially tie the game late in the first, Lagway was sacked on second-and-19, and Baylor settled for a 47-yard field goal try that was no good.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026
  • He was intercepted once — by Ty Benefield — and sacked three times before finishing 16 of 26 for 121 yards.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of sack
Noun
  • Each afternoon, the staff pays homage to the hotel’s past with a military procession and cannon firing.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
  • What readers are saying The comments reflect a heated debate over the firing of a substitute teacher who had an OnlyFans account.
    — Dan Simmons, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of firing
Verb
  • The stance has seen Newsom, who warns the passage of Prop 40 could see an exodus of the super rich from California, mocked and dismissed by fellow Democrats.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The complaint was ultimately dismissed, and Iowa's Republican leaders celebrated the ruling.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of dismiss
Noun
  • Victoria Justice dressed up for her Halloween party in a distressed zombie look featuring a tattered black minidress and edgy boots.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • While Ivan was always in jeans and checked flannel and boots.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of boot
Verb
  • While many of the more contentious and controversial aspects of his life are presented in one-sided fashion, friend and former manager Rory Holloway’s still-raw sense of betrayal at Tyson firing his entire team is evoked with vivid irritation.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Gillis was fired from SNL in 2019 for racist and homophobic comments, but has been invited back to host three times since.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of fire
Noun
  • McQueen is parting ways with creative director Seán McGirr after an uneven three-year collaboration, and amid a substantial retrenchment of the business involving layoffs and a downsizing of the retail network.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • That can include a homeowner using proceeds from the sale of another property, a retiree downsizing, an individual investor, a landlord, a developer or a company that purchases homes directly from owners.
    — Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of downsizing
Verb
  • Nasser Barghouti, who is slightly leading Khan in large-dollar donations to American Priorities, simply stated that he is retired and residing in Dallas.
    — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Speaking of bouncing back, the Saints have been looking for stability after legendary coach Jennie Kull retired following the 2022 season.
    — Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of retire
Noun
  • His lawyers, making the motion for dismissal, argued that Kuznietsov was still an active duty soldier and as such was obligated by Ukrainian law not to speak for reasons of secrecy linked to national security.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Even if Chili’s dismissal is unrelated, an ex-employee is a good place to start.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 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 19 Oct. 2026.

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