as in firing
the termination of the employment of an employee or a work force often temporarily
numerous dismissals from the company during the economic slump
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Recent Examples of dismissal
The Town Council experienced a wave of upheaval in 2025 amid executive actions, member dismissals, resignations and public criticism.
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
With its ruling on Thursday, the Supreme Court reversed the state Supreme Court, ruling 5-4 that the lower court failed to follow the Batson standard and that Pitchford did not waive his right to contest the dismissal of the prospective black jurors for race-neutral reasons.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 28 May 2026
The first contract with the guild establishes wage minimums, dismissal pay, and workplace protections for production workers, representing a major moment in animation.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 28 May 2026
The utilities, by offering to settle in return for an acknowledgment of Gillett’s decision-making, are agreeing to the dismissal – without costs to any party – of what was shaping up as protracted, costly and ultimately losing litigation for the state.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
With its ruling on Thursday, the Supreme Court reversed the state Supreme Court, ruling 5-4 that the lower court failed to follow the Batson standard and that Pitchford did not waive his right to contest the dismissal of the prospective black jurors for race-neutral reasons.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 28 May 2026
The first contract with the guild establishes wage minimums, dismissal pay, and workplace protections for production workers, representing a major moment in animation.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 28 May 2026
The utilities, by offering to settle in return for an acknowledgment of Gillett’s decision-making, are agreeing to the dismissal – without costs to any party – of what was shaping up as protracted, costly and ultimately losing litigation for the state.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismissal
Noun
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Swierc and the American Civil Liberties Union sued Ball State President Geoffrey Mearns last September in federal court, claiming her firing was a violation of her First Amendment rights.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Bilton was named to replace Tanya Simon on Thursday, an unexpected move that also came with the firings of correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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In addition to layoffs, Bell is entering a four-week furlough period for certain staff on the MV-75 team that begins June 14.—
Mary Ella Hastings,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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One that would restore medical parole and medical furlough as exceptions to the elimination of parole recently passed.—
Richard A. Webster,
ProPublica,
22 May 2026
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The layoffs are scheduled to take effect on July 22 and were described as permanent, the EDD WARN notices show.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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More Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty caused by the Iran war.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Deputy Public Defender Carlos Bido said in court that Perry is retired and received an honorable discharge from the military.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Knowledge of the new pathway for student loan discharge is still limited.—
John Csiszar,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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“Dismissal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismissal. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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