1
as in removes
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 ejects
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 minimizes
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
critics dismissed his music as mere noise
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Recent Examples of dismisses
When bumbling village policeman Derry (an endearing Nicholas Braun) dismisses any suspicion of foul play despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, it’s left to the sheep to prove otherwise — despite no ability to converse with their human counterparts beyond Lassie-style leading and hinting.
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
The Ohio Republican Party chairman, Alex Triantafilou, dismisses Putsch's attacks as typical for a primary election.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
The settlement agreement dismisses the lawsuit and claims, and is not an admission of fault by the Port, and was signed by the plaintiff in March.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
If Erdos dismisses the lawsuit on account of arbitration, that will mean the dispute leaves the public court system and continues in arbitration, which is private and subject to confidentiality provisions.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Descovich dismisses the criticism.
—Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Ironically, Carreyrou does point to a 2015 New York Times article identifying Szabo but quickly dismisses it.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
The former Vista City Council candidate dismisses the advantage Democrats now hold.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The ruling dismisses some claims, including Lively’s Title VII retaliation claim and California Labor Code retaliation claim, as well as certain claims against individual defendants.
—Elizabeth Rosner, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
The Ohio Republican Party chairman, Alex Triantafilou, dismisses Putsch's attacks as typical for a primary election.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
The settlement agreement dismisses the lawsuit and claims, and is not an admission of fault by the Port, and was signed by the plaintiff in March.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
If Erdos dismisses the lawsuit on account of arbitration, that will mean the dispute leaves the public court system and continues in arbitration, which is private and subject to confidentiality provisions.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Descovich dismisses the criticism.
—Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Ironically, Carreyrou does point to a 2015 New York Times article identifying Szabo but quickly dismisses it.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
The former Vista City Council candidate dismisses the advantage Democrats now hold.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The ruling dismisses some claims, including Lively’s Title VII retaliation claim and California Labor Code retaliation claim, as well as certain claims against individual defendants.
—Elizabeth Rosner, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismisses
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Tent sweeps, in which the government removes tents from public areas, are a human rights concern.—
Jeremy Wolff,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Anything that disrupts the water’s surface tension — or removes it altogether — can spare your backyard from swarms.—
Ryan Brennan
April 30,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, a salty liquid containing calcium chloride (a salt often used to de-ice roads) is pumped through the regenerator, which carries the heat away and ejects it to the surroundings on exit.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Feb. 2026
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Results published in Nature show that cells use bioelectricity to coordinate a complex collective behavior called extrusion, a vital process that ejects sick or struggling individual cells from tissue to maintain health and keep growth in check.—
Elise Cutts,
Quanta Magazine,
12 Jan. 2026
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Pro hairstylist Ryan Richman previously described this Briogeo cream as a lightweight, silicone-free heat-protectant cream that minimizes frizz, smooths hair, enhances shine, and protects against heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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Air drying is best to prevent shrinkage, but combining it with a low-heat dryer cycle minimizes wrinkles.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
27 Apr. 2026
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Especially if Stafford is injured this season or retires in the next year or two.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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If Rodgers takes the off ramp on playing and retires in the next couple of days, the Steelers might want a player such as Simpson as a possible addition to their quarterback room.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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When John begins spitting out his food, his mother, Heather (Shirley Henderson), worn down by exhaustion and anger, banishes him from the dinner table—the first in an unceasing series of maternal rejections.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Koala Eco’s Natural Multi-Purpose cleaner banishes stubborn condiment stains and leaves a fragrant mandarin scent.—
Kristin Corpuz,
Architectural Digest,
16 Jan. 2026
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Definition softens, dry lips are a constant, volume diminishes, and suddenly your favorite Pillow Talk Lip Liner is migrating and smudging into fine lines.—
Micaela English,
Glamour,
30 Apr. 2026
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Manning, back for what is probably his final season, is on the short list of best returning quarterbacks in the country and edge rusher Colin Simmons won the SEC sacks title with 12.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Jan. 2026
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Riley Moss sacks a scrambling Trevor Lawrence on third-and-4 for a 1-yard loss.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
21 Dec. 2025
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In the Ring video, a person dressed in black pants and a gray T-shirt, with a gray sweatshirt draped over his shoulder, chases two dogs down a residential street, spraying them with pellets from what looks like a gel gun.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Or do coaches even matter and everyone just chases the bag?—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dismisses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismisses. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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