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
The dismissal bid prompting the slate of resignations was ultimately filed by Trump’s acting No. 2 at the Justice Department, Emil Bove, after Sassoon, Scotten and five other department staffers quit.
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Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2025
In its directive, the DOJ explicitly cited the need for Adams’ cooperation with President Trump’s immigration agenda as one of the reasons for the dismissal.
—Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 25 Feb. 2025
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
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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Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2025
In its directive, the DOJ explicitly cited the need for Adams’ cooperation with President Trump’s immigration agenda as one of the reasons for the dismissal.
—Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 25 Feb. 2025
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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismissal
Noun
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Again, are the most recent firings in the W reflecting a larger cultural trend for women in coaching?—
Allison Smith,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Some economists dislike the report's methodology because actual layoffs and firings can be lower than announced totals as firms reduce their workforces through attrition or by closing open job postings.—
Rob Wile,
NBC News,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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If that’s not enough, Wayne Cascio says companies should attempt to reduce hours or initiate furloughs (a temporary unpaid leave of absence) rather than layoffs.—
Mark Dent,
thehustle.co,
7 Mar. 2025
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The furloughs would apply to most state employees, except for critical positions such as state troopers and correctional facility staff.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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These layoffs would include reading specialists, teaching assistants, and support staff who play an important role in guaranteeing that children have the tools to learn at an appropriate pace.—
Judith Browne Dianis,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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Government agencies have until March 13 to submit plans for reducing their workforce, which could result in layoffs and permanent job eliminations.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The mill also created a close-loop water system for zero discharge.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, eye discharge or tear stains: This can irritate the skin and may need gentle cleaning.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Dismissal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismissal. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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