pink-slips 1 of 2

verb

Definition of pink-slipsnext
present tense third-person singular of pink-slip
as in sacks
to let go from office, service, or employment the company pink-slipped 300 workers in an effort to avoid bankruptcy

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pink slips

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noun

plural of pink slip
as in boots

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pink-slips
  1. removes
  2. sacks
  3. releases
Verb
  • The neurosurgeon removes the tumor.
    Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Unfortunately, the process also removes some flavor elements.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of removes
Noun
  • Gastineau set the record for the most sacks in a season in 1984 with 22.
    Ben Morse, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In last Sunday’s 38-13 victory over the Chicago Bears, the 49ers amassed seven sacks.
    Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of sacks
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  • Some scientists are convinced that SAI, which releases tiny particles into part of the upper atmosphere, would work to cool the planet because of observations made after volcanic eruptions.
    Lara Williams, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Both companies are moving aggressively to capture market share before Apple releases its own AI features.
    Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of releases
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Thesaurus Entries Near pink-slips

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pink-slips

pin money

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