1
as in sacked
to let go from office, service, or employment
the secretary was dismissed after it was discovered that she was stealing office supplies
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2
as in ejected
to drive or force out
the sick boy's nurse dismissed the visitors so he could get some rest
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3
as in minimized
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
critics dismissed his music as mere noise
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Recent Examples of dismissed
The Red Sox had never fired a manger in-season since John Henry purchased the team in 2002, and throughout the franchise’s existence no manager had ever been dismissed midseason so early in the campaign.
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Last year, dozens of experts who provided independent evaluations for biomedical research were dismissed from National Institute of Health science review boards.
—National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Once the charges were dismissed, Poulard filed a lawsuit against Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch and a host of others.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Eight days later, the prosecution formally dismissed the charges against Restivo and Halstead.
—Mary Murphy, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
When that voice is dismissed or distorted, something essential is lost — not only in our politics, but in our moral imagination.
—William E. Lori, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Of course, the incident will naturally draw comparisons with Leeds’ win at Old Trafford just two weeks ago, when Manchester United centre-back Lisandro Martinez was dismissed for a hair-pull on Calvert-Lewin.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Later, the prosecution dismissed Craighead’s charges and he was exonerated.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
Pavia dismissed height concerns back in January during the Senior Bowl.
—Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Last year, dozens of experts who provided independent evaluations for biomedical research were dismissed from National Institute of Health science review boards.
—National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Once the charges were dismissed, Poulard filed a lawsuit against Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch and a host of others.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Eight days later, the prosecution formally dismissed the charges against Restivo and Halstead.
—Mary Murphy, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
When that voice is dismissed or distorted, something essential is lost — not only in our politics, but in our moral imagination.
—William E. Lori, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Of course, the incident will naturally draw comparisons with Leeds’ win at Old Trafford just two weeks ago, when Manchester United centre-back Lisandro Martinez was dismissed for a hair-pull on Calvert-Lewin.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Later, the prosecution dismissed Craighead’s charges and he was exonerated.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
Pavia dismissed height concerns back in January during the Senior Bowl.
—Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismissed
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He was sacked at Fenerbahce after losing in the Champions League play-offs to, well, Benfica, who hired him a couple of weeks later.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was sacked 54 times in 2025, third most in the NFL, and finding offensive line depth was among the team’s priorities entering the draft.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Kevin Durant waving bye to Deandre Ayton after he was ejected from the game.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Authorities said the driver was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene.—
Steve Maugeri,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Those fights faded once governments began delineating specific zones where such projects were allowed and impacts could be minimized.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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Warsh also minimized the president’s threats against the central bank, asserting that the Fed isn’t actually in any immediate danger of being coerced.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
22 Apr. 2026
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The plane returned to the gate and the passenger was removed, according to Delta, which apologized to customers for the experience and delay.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Items of value, particularly smaller things that could be easily removed or concealed, should always be carried in person or within carry-on bags.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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By the end of that show, the anxiety and isolation that freight life in the closet had burned away, leaving a happy, hopeful ending in place of familiar narrative disaster; love is found, secrecy is banished, and all is well.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Something’s lost in the translation, but with dazzling costumes, hyper-energetic singing and dancing and joyful spirit filling the Nederlander, quibbles end up banished beyond the flats.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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However, Apple hasn’t followed its megacap peers in sinking tens of billions of dollars into building out AI infrastructure, which has diminished the stock’s correlation to the rest of the tech industry.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Still, the music flourished on terrestrial radio and music-video television, two venues for mass musical experiences whose power has diminished drastically in the streaming era.—
Jack Hamilton,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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Vaughn Sharp hit an RBI double in the third for the Mustangs but Sharp was left stranded on third when Blaine retired the next two batters.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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She has essentially been retired as an artist in recent years, releasing only a few collaborative singles since her last full album in 2016.—
Andrew Dalton,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Bo Bichette led off the bottom of the first with a home run against right-hander Zack Littell, and the Mets chased him from the game in the fourth inning.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Officers briefly chased the suspect through Highland Park, but backed off.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dismissed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismissed. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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