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
China claims sovereignty over most of the South China Sea, alleging historical rights, despite a 2016 international arbitral court's decision that dismissed these claims.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
The move came days after the DOJ filed a motion to dismiss its case against the 64-year-old mayor, drawing controversy and causing several prosecutors and officials to leave their jobs instead of complying with Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove’s order to drop the charges.
—Zach Halaschak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Feb. 2025
Sullivan did not dismiss the possibility, and felt Kreider would fit in well to the style of game that promises to be.
—Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
Carr’s predecessor, Jessica Rosenworcel, had dismissed those complaints, in addition to the one against 60 Minutes.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
The move came days after the DOJ filed a motion to dismiss its case against the 64-year-old mayor, drawing controversy and causing several prosecutors and officials to leave their jobs instead of complying with Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove’s order to drop the charges.
—Zach Halaschak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Feb. 2025
Sullivan did not dismiss the possibility, and felt Kreider would fit in well to the style of game that promises to be.
—Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
Carr’s predecessor, Jessica Rosenworcel, had dismissed those complaints, in addition to the one against 60 Minutes.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismiss
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Ross must set a baseline for what McDaniel must do to return. Sirianni, who was making his second Super Bowl appearance, removed all doubt about his return.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Feb. 2025
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Twelve people, including the three firefighters, were removed to area hospitals.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
14 Feb. 2025
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As Mavericks fans were being ejected from the stadium, Nowitzki was out in Los Angeles, sitting in the stands to show Dončić his support.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2025
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The two crew members ejected and parachuted into the bay before the plane slammed into the water.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Our limited newsletter series guides you on how to minimize your personal role in the climate crisis — and reduce your eco-anxiety.—
Martha Shade,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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Why did so many economists and policymakers minimize the potential devastation that free trade with China would wreak on many Americans?—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2025
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Ex-head coach Julen Lopetegui was sacked and had been replaced by Graham Potter.—
Roshane Thomas,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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He was sacked three times and threw two interceptions, finishing with a QB rating of 42.2. NFL pundits began to question Mahomes’ legacy in the immediate aftermath of the game.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
12 Feb. 2025
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The athlete was outed by a teammate in a previous lawsuit.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Feb. 2025
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In 2021, the publishers of a Catholic newsletter outed a priest by apparently accessing his Grindr activity through third-party channels.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them,
5 Feb. 2025
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Although his output had diminished, from an availability and form perspective, Villa valued him higher than Douglas Luiz or Diaby and with greater scope for improvement.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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This has less to do with a diminishing talent pool than a changing industry where the lines between Corman’s world and Hollywood at large became more sharply drawn.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2025
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How to Watch Ohio State at USC: Date: Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025 Time: 9:00 PM EST Channel: FOX Stream: Fubo (Try for free) USC suffered its first conference loss last weekend, falling 76-69 to Iowa in the game where the Hawkeyes retired Caitlin Clark's jersey.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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Under this plan the teachers could retire to comfortable retirements in the Carolinas and Florida while the rest of us try to figure out how to pay our BGE bills.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Feb. 2025
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When cigarettes were banished from the airwaves, beer ads became even more integral to the game.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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Each week, the series names a weekly ruler based on challenges that reflect the contenders’ personal stories, food influences and cultures, while the least successful chefs are banished.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Dismiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismiss. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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