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as in sacked
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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as in ejected
to drive or force out
the sick boy's nurse dismissed the visitors so he could get some rest
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as in minimized
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
critics dismissed his music as mere noise
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Recent Examples of dismissed
Senior management was the last to leave about 45 minutes after the plant had been closed and all other employees had been dismissed, the company said.
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Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Once dismissed as a niche concern, crypto asset and blockchain policy has rocketed to the forefront for millions of Americans who recognize the critical role of crypto in driving future economic growth and innovation.
—Tonya Evans, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Impact Plastics said its parking lot is in a low-lying area and prone to pooling water, but their review showed water in the lot was about 6 inches deep around the time people were dismissed.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Baldwin was charged with involuntary manslaughter, but his case was abruptly dismissed in July over allegations that prosecutors withheld evidence.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
However, prosecutors dismissed this, saying the interactions were personal, according to Yonhap.
—Reuters, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
Baldwin’s charge was dismissed days after his trial began in July, after a New Mexico judge found the prosecution withheld evidence, specifically ammunition that may have been linked to the shooting incident.
—Conor Murray, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
But some of those charges were later dismissed.
—Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
The second time, a judge dismissed the case with prejudice in July, saying prosecutors hid evidence that may have been linked to the shooting.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Once dismissed as a niche concern, crypto asset and blockchain policy has rocketed to the forefront for millions of Americans who recognize the critical role of crypto in driving future economic growth and innovation.
—Tonya Evans, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Impact Plastics said its parking lot is in a low-lying area and prone to pooling water, but their review showed water in the lot was about 6 inches deep around the time people were dismissed.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Baldwin was charged with involuntary manslaughter, but his case was abruptly dismissed in July over allegations that prosecutors withheld evidence.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
However, prosecutors dismissed this, saying the interactions were personal, according to Yonhap.
—Reuters, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
Baldwin’s charge was dismissed days after his trial began in July, after a New Mexico judge found the prosecution withheld evidence, specifically ammunition that may have been linked to the shooting incident.
—Conor Murray, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
But some of those charges were later dismissed.
—Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
The second time, a judge dismissed the case with prejudice in July, saying prosecutors hid evidence that may have been linked to the shooting.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismissed
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The second event — explained in layman’s terms — is when a tiny bit of the sun, plasma and magnetic fields, is ejected.Darcie Moran, Detroit Free Press, 3 Oct. 2024
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Graves said the collision caused one passenger to be ejected from the bus and that person died.Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024
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During these blocks, distractions are minimized, and the only thing on your agenda is the task at hand.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This approach positions brand-building activities as short-term expenditures to be minimized, not long-term investments to be nurtured.Gautam Mehra, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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David played dead as the attackers removed his watch, lying on the ground in silence until they were gone.Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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The use of official app stores, albeit only fleetingly as Apple and Google removed the fake apps in due course, bestowed a sense of authenticity to the operation as people put trust in both the Apple and Google ecosystems to protect them from potentially dangerous apps.Davey Winder, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Apparently, she was banished from her Puritan colony for being too much of a buzzkill.Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
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Those found guilty of habitual funny cowboy dancing are either executed or banished to the Desolate Zone, where they are forced to get jobs and raise families.Jack Handey, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
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Of course, that snub hasn’t really diminished the Parkour Civilization phenomenon.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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Expectations are diminished, contaminated by politics.Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
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The Pacifica fleet has been retired and replaced with Jaguar i-Paces, but those cars are going out of production by the end of 2024.Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Indianapolis police said Thomas Nolan was a reserve officer who retired in May.Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
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Thao, the first Hmong American mayor to lead a major American city, was criticized shortly after taking office for letting go of a police chief and taking months to replace him.Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Earlier Monday, Musk criticized comedian Dana Carvey’s portrayal of him on the most recent episode.David Ingram, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Prosecutors said Jose Menendez was struck five times, including in the back of the head, and Kitty Menendez crawled on the floor wounded before the brothers reloaded and fired a final fatal blast.Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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The very first shots were fired right in front of me.Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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