as in dismissed
to let go from office, service, or employment
he was sacked for showing up late once too often
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to search through with the intent of committing robbery
thieves sacked the house in search of the diamond necklace
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Recent Examples of sacked
Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
The documents show that after being sacked, Mandelson asked for a $732,000 payoff, the rest of his four-year salary.
—Jill Lawless and Brian Melley The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
He was sacked 55 times, tying for the league high.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Strengthening the offensive line was a priority for the Chargers after quarterback Justin Herbert was sacked a career-high 54 times during the 2025 season.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Smith was sacked 55 times behind a shaky offensive line and threw 17 interceptions -- both league highs last season.
—Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Justin Herbert, Russell Wilson and Baker Mayfield have been sacked more.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Rumors Tuttle was on verge of being sacked first surfaced on February 26 after Conservative tabloid newspaper Bild reported Weimer had called an extraordinary meeting to discuss her future as festival director.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
Nuno was sacked by Forest in September, despite leading them into Europe last season.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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In that same game, Manning was sacked six times and threw two interceptions en route to Texas' 29-21 loss in Gainesville, Fla.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
The documents show that after being sacked, Mandelson asked for a $732,000 payoff, the rest of his four-year salary.
—Jill Lawless and Brian Melley The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
He was sacked 55 times, tying for the league high.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Strengthening the offensive line was a priority for the Chargers after quarterback Justin Herbert was sacked a career-high 54 times during the 2025 season.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Smith was sacked 55 times behind a shaky offensive line and threw 17 interceptions -- both league highs last season.
—Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Justin Herbert, Russell Wilson and Baker Mayfield have been sacked more.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Rumors Tuttle was on verge of being sacked first surfaced on February 26 after Conservative tabloid newspaper Bild reported Weimer had called an extraordinary meeting to discuss her future as festival director.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
Nuno was sacked by Forest in September, despite leading them into Europe last season.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Sacked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sacked. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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