1
as in dismissal
the termination of the employment of an employee or a work force often temporarily
even senior employees lost their jobs in the massive layoff
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2
as in winter
a period of often involuntary inactivity or idleness
after such a long layoff the boxer badly needed to get back into shape
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as in to stop
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
you need to lay off eating those jelly doughnuts, or you'll end up looking like one
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Recent Examples of layoff
Charles Ornstein, ProPublica, 18 Dec. 2024
However, with the amount of evidence that RTO mandates drive employees away, some question if return-to-office mandates are subtle ways to reduce headcount without layoffs.
—Ars Technica, 17 Dec. 2024
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, along with the precipitous drop in sales, the company has laid off nearly 600 workers in two waves this year.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Noun
One of the consequences of newsroom layoffs has been drastic reductions or the elimination of research and data teams.
—Charles Ornstein, ProPublica, 18 Dec. 2024
However, with the amount of evidence that RTO mandates drive employees away, some question if return-to-office mandates are subtle ways to reduce headcount without layoffs.
—Ars Technica, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
Visa holders can be paid less than American citizens and are put in difficult positions if they are laid off.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, along with the precipitous drop in sales, the company has laid off nearly 600 workers in two waves this year.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for layoff
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Chang's promotion followed Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s dismissal of former Executive Director Claire Woodall and the ascension of Paulina Gutiérrez, Woodall's deputy, to the department's top post.Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
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Since the case's dismissal, Baldwin has resumed his Hollywood career, returning to his old stomping grounds on Saturday Night Live in a variety of roles, including as Fox News host Bret Baier and former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Christian Holub, EW.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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With nearly eight years of experience in the fashion industry and a lifelong obsession for style, winter has always been one of my favorite seasons to dress for.Erica Paige, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
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In winter, the population swells as snowbirds flock south and grateful tourists soak up the sunshine and Rat Pack nostalgia.Freda Moon, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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The Saints can’t stop the run (31st in defensive EPA per rush at -0.06).Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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That didn’t stop him from falling in love with the craft after his first glimpse of live magic on a cruise at age 13.Justin Birnbaum, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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In today’s always-on, highly connected world in which platforms like LinkedIn and Glassdoor have weight with prospective employees and even clients, leaders must be mindful not to damage their reputation with what could be perceived as unfair or shady firing practices.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Damon Wayans, frustrated by his experience on the show, effectively forced his own firing after going off script during a sketch.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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Whatever Motta said during the break clearly worked as the Bianconeri began the second 45 minutes in impressive fashion, pressing forward in search of more goals.Adam Digby, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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We're not even done with 2024, but Summerfest officials have already announced about half of the festival shows for the amphitheater and BMO Pavilion in 2025. Need a break?Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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Here are some other services that will cease until a shutdown would end: Duties carried out by the Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection (OAWP) to review an invetigate reports of misconduct or poor performance.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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If no bill is passed, any government operations deemed nonessential will cease and hundreds of thousands of federal employees will see their work disrupted.Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Everyone else received a furlough day and plenty of support from HR to work with local governments to apply for any extra benefits that were available.Amy Huot, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
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If no legislation is passed by the House and Senate and signed by President Joe Biden after Friday night, the federal government would enact a partial shutdown that could include employee furloughs.Kristian Burt, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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Taking care of yourself, physically and emotionally, is impossible without genuine downtime.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 26 Dec. 2024
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While the humorous puns continue with visitors being asked to please fly by later, the real reason behind the downtime appears to be far more serious.Davey Winder, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Layoff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layoff. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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