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 Things get even more alarming when Eidra can’t reach Tom Libby and reports start rolling in that Vaughn is dismissing everyone in Trowbridge’s government who’d had a significant relationship with Kate and her team. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026 Citing 2026 laureate Navi Pillay—known for charging Israel with genocide and dismissing free speech—Schatz warns the award now rewards ideological insider posturing rather than genuine efforts to achieve international peace. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 As of Thursday afternoon, the court’s website did not show any orders dismissing the claims. — Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Oct. 2026 Paramount's lawyers say lower courts have overwhelmingly rejected other attempts to expand the law’s reach, with district court judges dismissing most cases. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 Department of Defense Chief Technology Officer Emil Michael addressed Luckey's involvement with the Pentagon in comments to CNBC on Tuesday, dismissing any concerns about a potential conflict of interest. — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026 Vance’s comments last week came in response to Cruz openly discussing a potential 2028 run and dismissing a question about whether the vice president had already locked down the party’s nomination with two years to go. — Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2026 Yet, our president is dismissing all of the concerns as a hoax. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 2 Oct. 2026 Starnella recommended dismissing the lawsuit’s references to consumer appliance regulations but otherwise letting the industry groups sue Denver and Colorado. — Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 2 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismissing
  1. removing
  2. ejecting
  3. minimizing
  4. sacking
  5. banishing
  6. diminishing
  7. retiring
  8. chasing
Verb
  • Doctors then discussed removing his tongue, according to Rockett.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The 71-year-old first American pope was admitted to the Gemelli hospital on Tuesday with doctors removing a nodule that was determined to be pulmonary adenocarcinoma, the most common type of lung cancer.
    — Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of removing
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  • Unscrewing its top reveals a small pin that can be used for punching holes, ejecting a SIM card, or simply as a toothpick.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The crash triggered an emergency response near Morro Bay, where the pilot was rescued after ejecting from the aircraft.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of ejecting
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  • According to Healthline, testosterone may help protect the brain by slowing nerve cell death, promoting regeneration after injury, minimizing nerve damage and reducing inflammation in the nervous system.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Other Preventative Aphid Control Good garden hygiene, even during the fall and winter months, is crucial for minimizing harborage areas for both overwintering aphid eggs and adults, according to Crumbley.
    — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026
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  • The Miami pass rush had been building toward a breakout game and finally got it against Minnesota, sacking quarterback Kyler Murray four times and hitting him on several other occasions.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The Dolphins got constant pressure on the former first overall pick, sacking him four times.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of sacking
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  • At that point, the group had botched its first two votes, mistakenly banishing two female faithfuls.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026
  • After Hallet dies in a misguided clinic bust care of a banishing spell gone awry, the whole Owens clan is nearly destroyed.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of banishing
Verb
  • That global warming is diminishing them might sounds counterintuitive — climate change, after all, is worsening much of the world’s extreme weather.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Winds will finally begin diminishing Friday evening and overnight.
    — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of diminishing
Verb
  • Officials would also have to consider compensation for carriage owners and assistance with retiring horses, but no payouts are guaranteed.
    — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The retiring congressman has at times bucked House Democratic leadership in voting with Republicans.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of retiring
Verb
  • Businesses that rediscover its values will gain what their velocity-chasing competitors cannot buy, borrow, or automate.
    — Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • In January 2025, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch changed the department pursuit policy, barring cops from chasing after vehicles fleeing car stops unless a felony crime or a violent misdemeanor was committed.
    — John Annese, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of chasing

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“Dismissing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismissing. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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