as in firings
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 dismissals
After two dismissals, 8 residents filed a third lawsuit against VENU in January.
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John Wenzel, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
News of the dismissals was first reported by The New York Times.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
The Justice Department has appealed the Oregon, California and Michigan dismissals.
—Rebecca Boone, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Many of these dismissals were a result of the difference between what police need to arrest and what prosecutors need to prove guilt — which is a much higher burden, said DA spokesperson Mike Stolp.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
The dismissals were first reported by the Los Angeles Times.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Barely into his 60s, the exec is not necessarily at automatic retirement age, even after two dismissals in two years from top media business posts.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Chronic cortisol elevation does change the face over time, and the biology behind the viral term is more real than most dismissals of it suggest.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
At the same time, China’s appetite for conflict has likely been dampened by struggles to support its slowing domestic economy, as well as a string of dismissals in the top echelons of its own military.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
John Wenzel, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
News of the dismissals was first reported by The New York Times.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
The Justice Department has appealed the Oregon, California and Michigan dismissals.
—Rebecca Boone, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Many of these dismissals were a result of the difference between what police need to arrest and what prosecutors need to prove guilt — which is a much higher burden, said DA spokesperson Mike Stolp.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
The dismissals were first reported by the Los Angeles Times.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Barely into his 60s, the exec is not necessarily at automatic retirement age, even after two dismissals in two years from top media business posts.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Chronic cortisol elevation does change the face over time, and the biology behind the viral term is more real than most dismissals of it suggest.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
At the same time, China’s appetite for conflict has likely been dampened by struggles to support its slowing domestic economy, as well as a string of dismissals in the top echelons of its own military.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismissals
Noun
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The distinguished scientists and engineers who made up the National Science Board did not know the firings were coming.—
Caroline Wagner,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2026
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One respected firm publishes a study forecasting mass firings, while another estimates the net effect is minimal.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That duplication has raised concerns about staff consolidations and widespread newsroom layoffs.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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What wage insurance does is to take the kind of concept which was enacted by Congress in the early ’70s and apply it to a different cause for layoffs, the technological innovation which eliminates work.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
Noun
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No layoffs or furloughs are planned and vendors will be paid.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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No employee layoffs or furloughs are planned and vendors will be paid on schedule, according to QVC Group.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Dismissals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismissals. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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