as in firing
the termination of the employment of an employee or a work force often temporarily
numerous dismissals from the company during the economic slump
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Recent Examples of dismissal
Dubas is highly aware Mike Sullivan will always be a giant in Penguins history and that his dismissal was a seismic decision.
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Josh Yohe, New York Times, 19 May 2025
There is a particular elegance to Dr. Hayden’s life that makes her dismissal sting with historical irony.
—Jack Hill, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2025
The veracity of the document and its story has been in question over time — including a dismissal by Thomas Jefferson.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2025
Howard himself received a termination notice in early April, but returned to his post after bipartisan opposition from members of Congress regarding his dismissal.
—Jacob Soboroff, NBC news, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for dismissal
Josh Yohe, New York Times, 19 May 2025
There is a particular elegance to Dr. Hayden’s life that makes her dismissal sting with historical irony.
—Jack Hill, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2025
The veracity of the document and its story has been in question over time — including a dismissal by Thomas Jefferson.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2025
Howard himself received a termination notice in early April, but returned to his post after bipartisan opposition from members of Congress regarding his dismissal.
—Jacob Soboroff, NBC news, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismissal
Noun
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While many of these agreements have been deeply flawed and exploitive, the firing of Shira Perlmutter represents a pivot to something much worse.—
Sarah Montana,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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Since the firings, the agency has published two brief reports based on the 2023 survey – one on use of marijuana by people 12 years and older and one about the treatments received by adults with serious mental illness.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Hiring freezes, furloughs and layoffs may seem dramatic for a city that only a few short years ago had 16% fiscal reserves, but taking action today will forestall more dramatic cuts should the economy take a turn for the worse.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
23 May 2025
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Layoffs, furloughs and a declining business outlook may reduce household income.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Walmart didn't give a reason for the layoffs beyond saying that some parts of the business have made changes.—
Serenah McKay,
Arkansas Online,
22 May 2025
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Here’s how to avoid it For kids with autism, swim classes can be lifesaving Business US filings for jobless aid, a proxy for layoffs, inch down modestly last week as uncertainty lingers The number of Americans filing unemployment claims last week fell slightly.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Rodriguez was charged with two counts of first degree murder, one count of murder of foreign officials, one count of causing the death of a person through use of a firearm and one count of discharge of a firearm.—
Helena Skinner,
ABC News,
23 May 2025
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He was charged on Thursday with two counts of first-degree murder, murder of foreign officials, causing the death of a person through the use of a firearm and discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence.—
May 22,
CBS News,
22 May 2025
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“Dismissal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismissal. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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