as in dismissal
the termination of the employment of an employee or a work force often temporarily
the landscaping company usually has to put most of its personnel on furlough during the extremely slow winter months
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as in to excess
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as in to bum
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Recent Examples of furlough
Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
If one isn't passed the non-essential employees will be put on furlough.
—Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
Even if other government employees are furloughed without pay, Assistant U.S. Attorneys will work through the shutdown if necessary and will not be paid.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Noun
At the same time, many federal workers could lose jobs if Trump follows through on hiring freezes and furloughs, said Moody’s economist Dante DeAntonio.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
If one isn't passed the non-essential employees will be put on furlough.
—Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
Though 69 people were furloughed last week, Spiegel said Vista is hiring in the clinical areas,
which directly impacts the delivery of healthcare.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
Even if other government employees are furloughed without pay, Assistant U.S. Attorneys will work through the shutdown if necessary and will not be paid.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for furlough
Noun
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Danielle Sassoon, Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor, resigned in refusal to carry out the Justice Department’s directive to file the dismissal.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Houston Chronicle reported that NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston has informed employees still in their probationary period to prepare for dismissal.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Over the past few months, my wife has begun drinking to excess every evening.—
Amy Dickinson,
Washington Post,
17 July 2023
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Over the past few months my wife has begun drinking to excess every evening.—
Amy Dickinson,
Anchorage Daily News,
17 July 2023
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Release date, cast, more Queen Latifah, Adrien Brody, Kerry Washington, more stars flock to Thom Browne's NYFW show 'Really bummed out:' Beverly Ortega explains sudden departure from 'The Bachelor' 'The Amazing Race' Season 37 cast Find details on the entire Season 37 cast here.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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But today’s social media — with its rapid acceleration of AI and other concerns — bums her out.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
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Led by Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the firings were not publicly announced, but they were confirmed by Democratic senators and House members, according to the Associated Press.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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The abrupt firings have roiled the government and outraged critics who say workers in areas including nuclear security, forest fire prevention and bird flu response have been culled without warning.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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However, a government spokesperson denied plans to lay off such a significant portion of the FHA’s workforce.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
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During his matchup against Adames, Verlander threw a breaking ball down-and-away that Adames laid off.—
Justice delos Santos,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
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The entire day felt dehumanizing, as if her nearly eight years with the company, her medical problems and her physical pain had been reduced to nothing more than malingering and scattered incidents of tardiness.—
Greg Jaffe,
Anchorage Daily News,
18 June 2023
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Goldstein, who did not return a message seeking comment, practices in Chicago and has lectured on the topic of malingering, according to a resume posted online.—
Matt Hamilton,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2023
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The Trump administration directed federal agencies to prepare for mass layoffs and that department and agency heads must submit the first phase of reorganization plans by March 13.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Overall, while layoffs remain low by historical standards, some high-profile companies have announced job cuts already this year.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Yet even with the credits, demand for Ford's F-150 Lightning electric pickup has faltered, leading Ford to idle the truck's production through the year-end.—
Jarrett Renshaw,
Detroit Free Press,
15 Nov. 2024
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The vehicles also worsen traffic on Lima’s major thoroughfares, increasing idling by cars and trucks, which are rarely electric.—
Maria Gioia,
The Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Furlough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furlough. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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