as in to sack
to let go from office, service, or employment
the company pink-slipped 300 workers in an effort to avoid bankruptcy
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Recent Examples of pink-slip
Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025
The interviews are in full swing for a number of NFL teams as pink slips were given to head coaches this week.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
As Lively has garnered support from fellow Hollywood A-listers, Baldoni saw their mutual agency WME pink slip him on December 21.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024
David and Victoria Beckham's 4 Kids: All About Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper
In the sweet snap, Romeo wears all-black and wraps his arm around Harper, who wears a baby pink slip gown and sandals.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024
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Noun
The research department gets pink slips with their paychecks, leaving them to watch as a new woman is brought in to operate the computer.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025
The interviews are in full swing for a number of NFL teams as pink slips were given to head coaches this week.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
As Lively has garnered support from fellow Hollywood A-listers, Baldoni saw their mutual agency WME pink slip him on December 21.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024
David and Victoria Beckham's 4 Kids: All About Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper
In the sweet snap, Romeo wears all-black and wraps his arm around Harper, who wears a baby pink slip gown and sandals.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pink-slip
Verb
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The four-man pass rush generated 16 pressures and sacked Mahomes six times, the most in his career.—
Nate Taylor,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Philadelphia Eagles completely stymied the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense in Super Bowl LIX, sacking Patrick Mahomes and causing three turnovers on their way to a big win.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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
Verb
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Sassoon’s resignation was followed by additional resignations and firings of other Justice Department lawyers who also refused to assist in dismissing the indictment.—
Nick Akerman,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2025
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But in dismissing the lawsuit to arbitration last December, Clarke wasn’t moved by the Knicks’ arguments.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Structured with firm tannins reminiscent of a cross between an Italian Sangiovese and a Nebbiolo, with some Cahors Malbec to boot.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Zelensky arrived at the White House wearing a black sweater with two buttons that featured the Ukrainian trident—a prominent element of the nation's flag and a symbol of power and authority—in addition to black cargo pants and boots.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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There is now a four-to-three liberal majority on the court, but Justice Ann Walsh Bradley, a liberal who has sat on the court since 1995, is retiring, putting the court’s majority on the ballot.—
Theodore Schleifer,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Mining engineering programs have been closing in both Europe and North America, and the generation of senior mining executives who helped build mines globally during the commodities boom is retiring.—
Anthony Milewski,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The administration has not provided a comprehensive list of who is subject to the firings, how many are being fired, and which positions specifically are exempt.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Today's top stories President Trump's administration has fired over 200 FEMA employees, who help local authorities in disasters, as part of federal government cuts.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Under further pressure, How to Survive a Warzone was removed from iPlayer, while yesterday even Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy was weighing in on the growing row.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
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By removing cost as an initial hurdle, companies can cast a wider net, reaching customers who might otherwise hesitate to make a purchase.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
26 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
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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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“Pink-slip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pink-slip. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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