unemployments

noun

plural of unemployment
1
as in liberties

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as in avocations

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  1. liberties
  2. avocations
  3. layoffs
  4. retirements
  5. leaves
  6. boots
  7. furloughs
  8. dismissals
Noun
  • The book, of course, goes much more in depth into Bela’s story, but the film takes plenty of other liberties in bringing the tale to the big screen.
    — William Earl, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
  • McCarthy does take some liberties by occasionally stepping away from the conference sessions to show us the participants in a more relaxed mode, speaking off the cuff, sometimes even arguing in more direct fashion.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of liberties
Noun
  • 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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  • Yes, when the alternative is layoffs, closures or further disinvestment.
    — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • In addition, African Americans — whose unemployment rate hit 7 percent in September — and recent college graduates are disproportionately feeling the pain of a job market in which, despite few layoffs, job opportunities are lacking.
    — Lauren Kaori Gurley, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of layoffs
Noun
  • My constituents are worried about their utilities, their interest rates and their retirements.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The federal government itself lost more than 10,000 STEM PhDs in 2025, through firings, retirements, and resignations, according to analysis of data from the Office of Personnel Management.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of retirements
Noun
  • This spirit makes drinks that pair perfectly with the season as the leaves fall and the sweaters come out of the back of the closet.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, a spacious surface leaves room for monitors, notebooks, coffee, plants, and whatever other essentials keep her ideas flowing.
    — Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of leaves
Noun
  • In an era when square-toe boots and platform shoes dominated, sneakers were still the key styling trick in a number of looks.
    — Renata Joffre, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The statement-making jeans was styled with a low-key long-sleeve T-shirt and black boots.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of boots
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  • Layoffs, unpaid staff furloughs and school closures probably are ahead as the leaders downsize operations.
    — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Pilots, flight attendants and other aviation workers faced pay cuts and furloughs from the decrease in flyers.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of furloughs
Noun
  • Documents in Sacramento’s courts do not indicate whether financial settlements were reached in connection with the dismissals.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Multiple criminal cases had involved Berlusconi, but most ended in dismissals.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of dismissals
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“Unemployments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unemployments. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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