1
as in to remove
to let go from office, service, or employment
the secretary was dismissed after it was discovered that she was stealing office supplies
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2
as in to eject
to drive or force out
the sick boy's nurse dismissed the visitors so he could get some rest
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3
as in to minimize
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
critics dismissed his music as mere noise
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Recent Examples of dismiss
The company filed two motions to dismiss the case, one for lack of jurisdiction and the other on grounds that consumer fraud laws do not govern editorial speech.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
Animal rights activists oppose French ring Animal rights activists can also sometimes cause issues for people who partake in French ring, though Fleishman dismissed this as something not limited to the sport.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The Department of Health and Human Services dismissed nearly one-fourth of its staff, some swiftly enough that workers who arrived at their offices April 1 found their badges no longer worked.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
The last docket movement was a motion to dismiss filed on March 28 by Theodat.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
Animal rights activists oppose French ring Animal rights activists can also sometimes cause issues for people who partake in French ring, though Fleishman dismissed this as something not limited to the sport.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The Department of Health and Human Services dismissed nearly one-fourth of its staff, some swiftly enough that workers who arrived at their offices April 1 found their badges no longer worked.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
The last docket movement was a motion to dismiss filed on March 28 by Theodat.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismiss
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Following the act of protest, the referee of the University of Maryland match -- which was not an NCAA tournament -- issued a black card to Turner, removing her from the competition.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Thanks to electric food-dehydrating machines, which help remove water from a variety of foods while maintaining their nutrient content, the process has become more convenient and efficient over time.—
Jordan Liberty Phillips,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
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Security on the scene in Houston said the decision whether to eject the fan ultimately rested with the Astros and Major League Baseball.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The man was ejected from the scooter and landed in a southbound lane, where he was struck by a vehicle.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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In relationships, this dynamic plays out as toxic positivity — the tendency to dismiss or minimize distress in favor of maintaining an upbeat tone.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Apr. 2025
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Also sacked Thursday was Gen. Timothy D. Haugh, who led both the NSA and U.S. Cyber Command, and his deputy, Wendy Noble, who has reportedly been reassigned within the Pentagon.—
Colin Meyn,
The Hill,
4 Apr. 2025
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He was sacked a whopping 68 times, with the next highest being C.J. Stroud with 52.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Gators and Clayton somehow overcame Houston’s lock-down intensity Monday night to will out a 65-63 victory in an NCAA title-game thriller decided when the Florida senior’s own defense stopped the Cougars from even taking a winning shot at the buzzer.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Gators and Clayton somehow overcame Houston’s lockdown intensity, along with a 12-point deficit Monday night to will out a 65-63 victory in an NCAA title-game thriller decided when the Florida senior’s own D stopped the Cougars from even taking a game-winning shot at the buzzer.—
Eddie Pells,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Apr. 2025
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The process of identifying specific countries to be assigned a new tariff rate has grown more targeted in recent days and the threat of immediate sectoral tariffs has diminished, Bloomberg reported over the weekend.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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Through all of the ups and downs, the injuries, the inconsistency, the drama, the controversy and a series of trades that the club knew would diminish the quality of their lineup in the short term, Vancouver has found ways to stay afloat.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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O'Keefe was found on the front lawn of another Boston police officer who has since retired, Brian Albert.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The following year, a neck injury sustained in a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers forced him to retire at age 39.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Each player was banished from his professional sport for life.—
Martin Edel,
Sportico.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Inspired by a children’s book series by Colin Thompson, this movie focuses on an evil king (who happens to be Betty’s grandfather) who banished music and magic from the land.—
Dina Gachman,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Dismiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismiss. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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