1
as in removing
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 ejecting
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 minimizing
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
critics dismissed his music as mere noise
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Recent Examples of dismissing
Despite Springfield’s mayor dismissing these claims, the damage was done.
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Aisha M. Beliso-De Jesús / Made By History, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
SpaceX is dismissing the opposition as an orchestrated lobbying campaign from AST.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
Rather than dismissing the case outright, however, the court transferred the suit for the remaining states to a federal court in Missouri, given Missouri’s reliance on MOHELA in arguing that it would be harmed by the new student loan forgiveness program.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The court has saved the county $819,000 through the end of August by dismissing weak cases and adjusting bond amounts so low-risk defendants can leave the county jail, which is currently overflowing with inmates.
—Brooke Park, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Oct. 2024
Milwaukee leaders are ramping up prosecution of reckless driving, including no longer amending or dismissing charges.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2024
Individuals cling desperately to familiar practices in this stage, steadfastly dismissing AI's revolutionary capabilities as mere hype or a passing fad.
—Divya Parekh, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
The New Mexico judge reviewed Gutierrez’s case after dismissing charges against actor-producer Alec Baldwin in July.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
Aisha M. Beliso-De Jesús / Made By History, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
SpaceX is dismissing the opposition as an orchestrated lobbying campaign from AST.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
Rather than dismissing the case outright, however, the court transferred the suit for the remaining states to a federal court in Missouri, given Missouri’s reliance on MOHELA in arguing that it would be harmed by the new student loan forgiveness program.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The court has saved the county $819,000 through the end of August by dismissing weak cases and adjusting bond amounts so low-risk defendants can leave the county jail, which is currently overflowing with inmates.
—Brooke Park, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Oct. 2024
Milwaukee leaders are ramping up prosecution of reckless driving, including no longer amending or dismissing charges.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2024
Individuals cling desperately to familiar practices in this stage, steadfastly dismissing AI's revolutionary capabilities as mere hype or a passing fad.
—Divya Parekh, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
The New Mexico judge reviewed Gutierrez’s case after dismissing charges against actor-producer Alec Baldwin in July.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismissing
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Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the Department of Justice that argued the state was removing people from its voter registration list too close to Election Day, according to a court motion filed Wednesday.Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Oct. 2024
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These could include planting trees, removing asphalt from playgrounds, installing outdoor classrooms and erecting shade structures.Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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This empowerment is crucial for minimizing damage, complying with regulatory requirements, maintaining customer trust, and instilling a sense of control and confidence in your data security efforts.Balaji Ganesan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This framework enables faster detection and response to security incidents, minimizing potential damage and reducing the risk of breaches and data leaks.Balaji Ganesan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The Rebels forced Ralston Valley to punt the ball after sacking Andrews on third-and-7.David Mullen, The Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2024
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Early in the third quarter, Hutchinson injured himself after sacking Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.Jacob Lev, CNN, 14 Oct. 2024
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Simultaneously, her greener-than-green sous chef Lucia (Barbie Ferreira) — another hire by Andreas — flirts up a storm with their financer and starts testing her new boss’s rapidly diminishing patience.Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2024
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Chief among them is the war in Ukraine, where Moscow is intent on diminishing popular support among Americans for Ukrainian independence.Daniel Klaidman, CBS News, 3 Oct. 2024
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Since retiring, he's launched the All The Smoke podcast.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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The same is true of other economic institutions that need to continue to replace retiring workers with those of the next generations.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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El Salvador made bitcoin legal tender in 2021, and since that moment, the IMF has been criticizing and opposing this decision.Javier Bastardo, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Harris has unveiled her progressive economic agenda, sharply criticizing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) and promising to raise the corporate tax rate to 28%.Kevin Brady, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, Hezbollah units continue firing rockets and drones across the border into Israel.David Brennan, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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The measure also requires plants that use lignite coal to meet the same mercury emissions standards as facilities firing other types of coal.Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Though Imperial is no longer operational, independent bottlers, like Cask 88, continue releasing stock of rare whisky casks.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Rocket Science represents the international rights, with Lionsgate releasing the film in the UK.Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Dismissing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismissing. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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