1
as in removes
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 ejects
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 minimizes
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
critics dismissed his music as mere noise
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Recent Examples of dismisses
Henry immediately dismisses his class.
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Luari dismisses that speculation, saying her problems are not tied to her rapid expansion, but rather uncontrollable financial setbacks.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
If your manager consistently dismisses growth inquiries with labels instead of guidance, that’s a concern.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
In this spirit, the ACC dismisses concerns about overconsumption, offering its members a vision of homegrown American plenty.
—Gaby Del Valle, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The exemption dismisses the need for a full environmental review, which usually includes an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) requiring more study of possible effects on other species, examining alternative options, as well as a formal, public hearing process.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Ohm, a cynical skeptic, dismisses their claims.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
Evy is the skeptic who dismisses the noises as either an online hoax or bad plumbing.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Klobuchar plans to introduce new legislation that could help bolster disclosure requirements about the circumstances surrounding settlements, and give states more power to intervene, review, and continue cases the DOJ voluntarily dismisses.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Luari dismisses that speculation, saying her problems are not tied to her rapid expansion, but rather uncontrollable financial setbacks.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
If your manager consistently dismisses growth inquiries with labels instead of guidance, that’s a concern.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
In this spirit, the ACC dismisses concerns about overconsumption, offering its members a vision of homegrown American plenty.
—Gaby Del Valle, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The exemption dismisses the need for a full environmental review, which usually includes an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) requiring more study of possible effects on other species, examining alternative options, as well as a formal, public hearing process.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Ohm, a cynical skeptic, dismisses their claims.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
Evy is the skeptic who dismisses the noises as either an online hoax or bad plumbing.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Klobuchar plans to introduce new legislation that could help bolster disclosure requirements about the circumstances surrounding settlements, and give states more power to intervene, review, and continue cases the DOJ voluntarily dismisses.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismisses
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Their design removes the top tube entirely, leaving a wide open gap between the seat and the handlebar (aka no fancy dismount maneuvers required, like swinging your leg over a high top tube).—
Erica Zazo,
Outside,
27 Mar. 2026
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That removes years of planning uncertainty.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, a salty liquid containing calcium chloride (a salt often used to de-ice roads) is pumped through the regenerator, which carries the heat away and ejects it to the surroundings on exit.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Feb. 2026
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Results published in Nature show that cells use bioelectricity to coordinate a complex collective behavior called extrusion, a vital process that ejects sick or struggling individual cells from tissue to maintain health and keep growth in check.—
Elise Cutts,
Quanta Magazine,
12 Jan. 2026
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With a 165Hz refresh rate, the monitor minimizes lag and screen-tearing, making the overall gameplay feel smoother.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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That slow metabolism minimizes cellular wear and tear, letting their bodies function across centuries.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Pairing up Horse mounted patrol officers are trained to be able to ride any horse within their unit, but they’re paired with one in particular, until the animal retires.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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With some help from the Aggies defense, Peters retires three straight batters and boasts two straight strikeouts.—
Zoe Collins Rath,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
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Koala Eco’s Natural Multi-Purpose cleaner banishes stubborn condiment stains and leaves a fragrant mandarin scent.—
Kristin Corpuz,
Architectural Digest,
16 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, on Broadway, the Wizard only leaves because Glinda banishes him after uncovering more of his secrets.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
21 Nov. 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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Ned Bair, a research associate at the Earth Research Institute at UC Santa Barbara, said that while the total number of avalanches may decrease over time as the overall snowpack diminishes, the ones that do occur could become more intense due to climate change.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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Manning, back for what is probably his final season, is on the short list of best returning quarterbacks in the country and edge rusher Colin Simmons won the SEC sacks title with 12.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Jan. 2026
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Riley Moss sacks a scrambling Trevor Lawrence on third-and-4 for a 1-yard loss.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
21 Dec. 2025
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Both trials — one in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and the other in Los Angeles — pointed to the struggles Meta has faced to adequately police Facebook and Instagram, which remain the primary cash engines as the company chases Google, OpenAI and Anthropic in artificial intelligence.—
Ari Levy,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Catcher Clayton Namken chases a high fastball, striking out swinging.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dismisses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismisses. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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