dismissing

verb

present participle of dismiss
1
as in removing
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 ejecting
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 minimizing
to express scornfully one's low opinion of critics dismissed his music as mere noise

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Recent Examples of dismissing William Roberson Anyone dismissing the Slingshot (in any form) on practicality grounds is missing the point by a light year or two - the Slingshot makes a Miata seem like a spacious minivan. — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 She was especially hurt that some of the people who criticized Cox most harshly, dismissing him as craven and disingenuous, were those who had the closest relationships with him. — Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026 That is not an argument for dismissing the federal determination. — Deborah Esther Brooks, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026 Former England internationals Joe Cole and Carlton Cole were among the most vociferous in the days leading up to the Premier League’s opening weekend, dismissing any notion of survival. — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 Petersen allegedly deferred to a male sergeant’s expertise on topics including firearms and internal affairs while dismissing Kennon’s expertise in other areas. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026 With the commander-in-chief and defense secretary now dismissing those reports as false, Congress should require a bipartisan committee of former military members to visit the ship. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026 Even dismissing the most extreme negative outcomes, consumers still stand to lose thousands if policymakers don’t act to reduce spending. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026 Zelenskyy made no public comment on the investigation but issued a decree dismissing Iryna Mudra from the position of deputy head of the Office of the President. — Barry Hatton, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismissing
  1. removing
  2. ejecting
  3. minimizing
  4. sacking
  5. banishing
  6. diminishing
  7. retiring
  8. chasing
Verb
  • The purpose of the system is therefore to create coherence without removing the judgment required to communicate with sensitivity.
    — Goran Paun, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • From removing stubborn stains to softening scratchy towels, vinegar consistently tackles the problems that detergents and fabric softeners sometimes leave behind.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of removing
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  • In 2023, a Marine Corps pilot died after ejecting from his jet near the base.
    — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Based on witness statements, a jet ski allegedly struck a wake, ejecting the operator into the water, according to DEEP officials.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
Definition of ejecting
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  • By using passive mechanical elements, lightweight materials, and low-power tactile sensing, the hand can support the drone while minimizing the energy required for interaction.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Various businesses are actively opting for edge computing to process data closer to IoT endpoints, improving real-time decision-making and minimizing latency.
    — Alper Yegin, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of minimizing
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  • Looking toward the opposite bench after sacking the quarterback is not something that should’ve cost the Chicago Bears 15 yards and a victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2021, and yet this is a thing that happened.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Whereas owners previously diffused negative situations by sacking a head coach, changing a sporting director or someone prominent within the department can now have a similar effect.
    — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
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  • Rhaenyra also makes the drastic decision of relieving Mysaria of her duties as master of whispers and banishing her from King’s Landing.
    — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2026
  • But being intellectually skeptical of something is not the same as banishing it from one’s existence.
    — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 29 June 2026
Definition of banishing
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  • But the war’s unintended consequences have spread far beyond the Middle East, affecting global security, diminishing America’s global standing, and potentially providing its adversaries with an opportunity to expand their influence.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
  • As more money and attention flow into the space, the challenge is how to capitalize on the cultural cachet of the Grand Slams without diminishing what made that access desirable in the first place.
    — Jessica Schiffer, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of diminishing
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  • Chang succeeds Brian Peay, who is retiring after 10 years as CFO.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The sellers, who are retiring, had purchased the retail space from The Arlington’s original developers in 2007.
    — Kimberly Tutuska, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of retiring
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  • Rather than chasing virality and social media hits, Obeid advises restaurants to focus deeper on creating businesses that fulfill a need for the community around them.
    — Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • For small business owners, partnering with mid-tier creators is likely a better bet than chasing celebrity endorsements.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of chasing

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“Dismissing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismissing. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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