as in to sack
to let go from office, service, or employment
the company pink-slipped 300 workers in an effort to avoid bankruptcy
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Recent Examples of pink-slip
Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2025
The research department gets pink slips with their paychecks, leaving them to watch as a new woman is brought in to operate the computer.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025
The interviews are in full swing for a number of NFL teams as pink slips were given to head coaches this week.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
As Lively has garnered support from fellow Hollywood A-listers, Baldoni saw their mutual agency WME pink slip him on December 21.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Johnson fired a coach for the first time during the season on Oct. 8 after giving Robert Saleh the pink slip following a 2-3 start.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2025
The research department gets pink slips with their paychecks, leaving them to watch as a new woman is brought in to operate the computer.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025
The interviews are in full swing for a number of NFL teams as pink slips were given to head coaches this week.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
As Lively has garnered support from fellow Hollywood A-listers, Baldoni saw their mutual agency WME pink slip him on December 21.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pink-slip
Verb
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The four-man pass rush generated 16 pressures and sacked Mahomes six times, the most in his career.—
Nate Taylor,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Philadelphia Eagles completely stymied the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense in Super Bowl LIX, sacking Patrick Mahomes and causing three turnovers on their way to a big win.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
25 Feb. 2025
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
Verb
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Coach Joe Wyatt, formerly an El Camino Real head coach, was dismissed by the Royals in 2022.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2025
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Starmer also dismissed calls to cancel a royal invitation from King Charles to the U.S. President for a U.K. state visit, an offer presented by the British leader at the Oval Office Thursday.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Zelensky arrived at the White House wearing a black sweater with two buttons that featured the Ukrainian trident—a prominent element of the nation's flag and a symbol of power and authority—in addition to black cargo pants and boots.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Structured with firm tannins reminiscent of a cross between an Italian Sangiovese and a Nebbiolo, with some Cahors Malbec to boot.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Green also served as the Justice of the Peace for Harris County, Texas, for 26 years, retiring in 2004 to run for Congress.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Mulvey, a 20-year Army veteran who retired in 2019, became an emergency management specialist at the James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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So we’re introduced to Joseph, freshly fired from a menial job and stepping into a world that doesn’t want him.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2025
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Ødegaard fired in another goal midway through the second half and later played a brilliant ball to Riccardo Calafiori, who completed the rout on 85 minutes.—
George Ramsay,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The survey found that 57 percent are unaware that these screenings can prevent colorectal cancer by removing precancerous polyps.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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By removing cost as an initial hurdle, companies can cast a wider net, reaching customers who might otherwise hesitate to make a purchase.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The intrigue: Rahn, a disabled U.S. Army veteran, worked as a civilian federal government employee for about five years before his dismissal, but was considered probationary because he'd been promoted from the Department of Defense to his role with CISA within the past year.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
1 Mar. 2025
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Some people might say the same about Menke’s dismissal.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Pink-slip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pink-slip. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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