1
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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2
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
In 2019, the child died and Stiles was charged with murder, but those charges were dismissed.
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Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
The case against the man was eventually dismissed, and the lawsuit was settled for $7,500.
—Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
After nearly two years of legal wrangling, charges against Perry were dismissed by the state’s highest court.
—Andy Rose, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
As part of his plea deal in the federal case, a separate state prosecution involving the gun found during the raid was dismissed.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
One of Ukraine's allies from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization has dismissed the possibility of sending its own troops to assist in the war with Russia.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The rest of the charges were dismissed as part of the agreement, with the plea contingent on all Bateman's codefendants also pleading guilty.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Russian President Boris Yeltsin, who in 1991 mounted a tank to defend Russia's nascent democracy against a Communist Party coup, was dismissed as a drunk and a fool.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
The case was dismissed by a judge in 2022 after a multi-year dispute.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
The case against the man was eventually dismissed, and the lawsuit was settled for $7,500.
—Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
After nearly two years of legal wrangling, charges against Perry were dismissed by the state’s highest court.
—Andy Rose, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
As part of his plea deal in the federal case, a separate state prosecution involving the gun found during the raid was dismissed.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
One of Ukraine's allies from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization has dismissed the possibility of sending its own troops to assist in the war with Russia.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The rest of the charges were dismissed as part of the agreement, with the plea contingent on all Bateman's codefendants also pleading guilty.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Russian President Boris Yeltsin, who in 1991 mounted a tank to defend Russia's nascent democracy against a Communist Party coup, was dismissed as a drunk and a fool.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
The case was dismissed by a judge in 2022 after a multi-year dispute.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismissed
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Simmons was ejected from the game for targeting while Becht left the field to receive medical attention.Kevin Dotson, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
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On Friday, Harris-Dawson had a number of audience members ejected from the room.David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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The location of the fire not far from the ocean also minimized space for the blaze to grow.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Cinematographer Marius Panduru shoots the film with a fairly elementary, straightforward grammar, the lush environs of the Aegean sea minimized by what becomes a stately drama where shots feel more like coverage than thoughtful.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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Underhill has been removed from the story in A Complete Unknown.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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This will be removed after the tournament for the beginning of the new club season in Switzerland.Asif Burhan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The turbos were banished and the cylinder count grew by 50 percent, as Ferrari’s range-topper gained a V-12 for the first time.Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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The pet camera shows Dotty first sitting on her cot, with her head plopped down in disbelief that she'd been banished.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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This widespread reduction in headcount is further exacerbated by the growing risk of conventional tech roles becoming outdated or diminished due to the advancement of AI.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Fortunately that risk seems to have just diminished—this has huge implications for the future of secure messaging.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Founder Margiela retired in 2009, and the label was run by an anonymous team (one that for a time included Bottega Veneta creative director Matthieu Blazy) until Galliano’s appointment.Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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In a significant development, the hydraulic Atlas (HD Atlas) was retired in April of 2024, succeeded by a new, fully electric version announced the following day.Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
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Similar to other investigations and reports, the task force sharply criticized the agency responsible for safeguarding America's top democratic leaders.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Many people made public statements in support of Thompson, his family, and the capture of his killer, but others on social media celebrated the demise of a powerful figure in an industry often criticized for its denials of healthcare coverage.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Evacuation orders after rocket fire Militants in central Gaza meanwhile fired four projectiles into Israel on Wednesday, two of which were intercepted, the military said.Samy Magdy and Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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For Patel to fill the role, current FBI Director Christopher Wray would need to resign or be fired.Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Dismissed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismissed. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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