unemployments

noun

plural of unemployment
1
as in liberties

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as in avocations

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unemployments
  1. liberties
  2. avocations
  3. layoffs
  4. retirements
  5. leaves
  6. boots
  7. furloughs
  8. dismissals
Noun
  • But his larger-than-life legacy also inspired them to take certain liberties, with the permission of Bourdain’s estate.
    — Samantha Bergeson, Vanity Fair, 7 Aug. 2026
  • What games get right Despite their liberties, space cleanup games do hit the mark in a number of areas.
    — Alan Bradley, Space.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of liberties
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  • Unlike in fields where avocations have to replace callings, academic retirees go on to pen as many articles and books as decline permits.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
Definition of avocations
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  • As a result, German autoworker layoffs are now higher than during the global financial crisis of 2008–9 or the COVID pandemic, forcing German and European business associations to call for unprecedentedly stringent local content requirements.
    — Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026
  • At a time when Maryland’s workforce has been uniquely targeted by federal layoffs, Moore has remained focused on creating jobs, attracting investment and building an economy that can compete for the future.
    — Derrick Whiting, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of layoffs
Noun
  • New recruits have yet to offset retirements, and courts across the state remain critically understaffed.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
  • This trend is driven by Baby Boomer retirements and immigrants exiting the workforce, partly due to aggressive deportation policies.
    — Harry Holzer, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of retirements
Noun
  • At the same time, the high temperatures cause excessive water loss from the leaves.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The shop is an easy addition to a fall trip through Tucker County, where visitors can also hike, see waterfalls and take in the changing leaves.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of leaves
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
  • As premier, she has rarely been seen in public wearing all-black suits and boots.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of boots
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  • The district could be forced into hiring freezes, spending restrictions, furloughs, program reductions or massive midyear layoffs after students have already formed relationships with their teachers and support staff.
    — Angel Gutierrez, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Police, firefighters, paramedics, and 911 employees are exempt from the furloughs.
    — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Definition of furloughs
Noun
  • Moreover, about half of California’s public safety turnover was due to workers retiring to take their pension benefits, not to resignations or dismissals.
    — Mariana Trujillo, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The true drama in the faction has centered around Morgan’s dismissals of Perez, the group’s young star who has all the potential in the world to be a world champion one day.
    — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of dismissals
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