furloughed

verb

Definition of furloughednext
past tense of furlough
1
as in downsized

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2
as in idled

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for furloughed
  1. downsized
  2. retired
  3. axed
  4. dismissed
  5. trimmed
  6. removed
  7. canned
Verb
  • Watch for heated debates in many districts over just whose facilities will be downsized and how that decision will be made.
    Peter Greene, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The couple had already downsized from a two-bedroom apartment to a one-bedroom unit to cut down on their housing expenses.
    Cheyenne DeVon,Zachary Green, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of downsized
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  • Davis retired from civil service in 1974.
    Doug Melville, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The next month, Arians retired abruptly, turning the team over to defensive coordinator Todd Bowles.
    Mike Jones, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of retired
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  • Three weeks remain for Biden to issue more rules, knowing not everything will get axed when overloading the system.
    Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Both series were axed too soon, beloved by critics and audiences alike.
    Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of axed
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  • This lawless case should have never been brought and the Constitution demands that it be immediately dismissed.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Just one day earlier, Kohli had been dismissed yet again by Boland after fending outside the off-stump and caught behind the wicket.
    Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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  • The stairs are lined with a cognac-colored carpet, trimmed in nautical rope.
    Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Hand-Painted Patterns and Metal Detailing Fine china that is hand-painted, features metal detailing, or trimmed with metals like gold or silver is not dishwasher-safe.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of trimmed
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  • Both crosses were removed from the cathedral’s steeple and spire in 1998 for building renovations.
    Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Switching to Bournemouth removed Adams from the frenzy and bright lights that surround Leeds.
    Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of removed
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  • This is the Bears’ fourth losing season in a row and their eighth since Lovie Smith was canned after going 10-6 in 2012.
    Jon Greenberg, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Head coach Robert Saleh was fired after Week 5, and general manager Joe Douglas was canned six weeks later.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of canned
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