SACKINGS Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

sackings

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plural of sacking

as in dismissals

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Noun

The dismissals at the USPSTF follow a Supreme Court decision in 2025 stating that the secretary of HHS can remove members at will.

— C. Joseph Ross Daval, STAT, 30 Oct. 2026
All five students sought to appeal their dismissals but say that the university blocked access to their education records, which the students allege is a violation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.

— Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026

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This is among the many depredations that this supposedly mainstream Administration has committed.

— David Remnick, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2026
That compares with 21 depredations by wolves so far this year, with about $25,000 paid to ranchers whose cattle were killed by wolves.

— Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of depredations

Noun

The Netflix layoffs included other high-profile firings, like head of film Dan Lin, though his exit had been rumored for some time.

— Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026
Thursday's lawsuit cites public comments made by top Justice Department officials and the president directed toward the plaintiffs as evidence the firings were motivated by political animus.

— Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of firings

Noun

The number of Americans applying for unemployment claims dipped last week to 194,000 — the lowest since mid-July — as layoffs remain low and most Americans enjoy job security.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
Budget cuts, layoffs, and bureaucratic red tape could all conspire to make your life more difficult.

— Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026

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