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
Bessent dismissed concerns about the proposal, arguing his department was merely preparing for if Congress approved a $250 bill featuring the president's face.
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Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
But on Monday, the deputy who wrote the ticket asked for it to be dismissed.
—Cristian Benavides, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Ultimately, the judged stayed the lawsuit, putting it on hold instead of dismissing it.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Willis tried to file for custody in Idaho, though that case was dismissed when a judge determined that California is the proper venue for this dispute, Us Weekly reported.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
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Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
But on Monday, the deputy who wrote the ticket asked for it to be dismissed.
—Cristian Benavides, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Ultimately, the judged stayed the lawsuit, putting it on hold instead of dismissing it.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Willis tried to file for custody in Idaho, though that case was dismissed when a judge determined that California is the proper venue for this dispute, Us Weekly reported.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismiss
Verb
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The family later contacted animal control to remove the bird.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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To serve, simply remove the lid from a jar and turn it upside down to release the salad into a bowl.—
Laura Mclively,
Mercury News,
25 May 2026
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They were ejected into all manner of orbits, there to remain for decades before ultimately succumbing to the slow pull of Earth’s gravity at higher altitudes.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2026
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The two pilots aboard safely ejected and were taken to an area hospital for evaluation, the NATC said.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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Plus, the adjustable shoulder straps help alleviate shoulder pressure and minimize bouncing during movement.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Designed to minimize hard lines to invoke the feeling of being in nature, the spa will feature seven massage rooms and 11 stations for hair, makeup and nails.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The squad lacked quality and the tactics deployed by Parker, who was sacked last month after relegation was confirmed, were uninspiring and ineffective.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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Giants linebacker Abdul Carter didn’t waste any time sacking his own quarterback.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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As one fan shared plans for a group birthday outing to the movie next month, Riley urged them to go sooner.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
17 May 2026
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Predators specifically look for environments where families naturally lower their guard and assume someone else is paying attention, turning a routine family outing into a nightmare.—
Maureen Flatley,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
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However, critics warn that such a move would worsen economic and financial outcomes and diminish Fed accountability.—
Bill English,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The negative tenor could diminish turnout in an election already complicated by coming a day after Memorial Day, Texas Republican strategist Tyler Norris said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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The starter hit the first batter of the game but then retired the next 11 hitters in a row before Colson Montgomery collected Chicago’s first hit of the game with two outs in the fourth inning.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
27 May 2026
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Rudisha, known as Rudy, came to the Denver Zoo in 2016 after the Oklahoma City Zoo retired him from a breeding recommendation program.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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Under the cover of darkness, the Traitors murder the Faithful one by one in a treacherous spree while the Faithful try to uncover the Traitors and banish them from the game.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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Latz has picked up the past four saves for Texas, banishing Jakob Junis to a supporting role.—
Andy Behrens,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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“Dismiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismiss. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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