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
As for the third criticism—that the point system is gamification, trivializing death and destruction—Prickly dismisses it out of hand.
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Tamar Jacoby, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The poem dismisses prevailing emphases on externals, stressing instead the formative powers of one’s inner being.
—Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
Judge dismisses case against 'fake electors' in Michigan Congress to hear more about UFOs.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Trump dismisses Russia questioning Zelensky’s legitimacy as ‘posturing’.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 27 Aug. 2025
Trump's approach dismisses collective security and weakens NATO's cohesion.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Now podcast, Monroe dismisses with the tendency to overly dissect genres.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025
Gudsen weaves stories, reframes evidence, accuses Michelle of bias, and dismisses the glove bearing his DNA as circumstantial.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
Continue reading … STEADFAST SUPPORTER – Steve Bannon dismisses speculation about presidential run with two words for his 2028 choice.
—FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Tamar Jacoby, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The poem dismisses prevailing emphases on externals, stressing instead the formative powers of one’s inner being.
—Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
Judge dismisses case against 'fake electors' in Michigan Congress to hear more about UFOs.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Trump dismisses Russia questioning Zelensky’s legitimacy as ‘posturing’.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 27 Aug. 2025
Trump's approach dismisses collective security and weakens NATO's cohesion.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Now podcast, Monroe dismisses with the tendency to overly dissect genres.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025
Gudsen weaves stories, reframes evidence, accuses Michelle of bias, and dismisses the glove bearing his DNA as circumstantial.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
Continue reading … STEADFAST SUPPORTER – Steve Bannon dismisses speculation about presidential run with two words for his 2028 choice.
—FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismisses
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As of Friday, the economists are looking for a 3% year-over-year rise in the core PCE index, which removes volatile food and energy prices.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
21 Sep. 2025
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His parents anxiously sat by Bennett's bedside after he was put on an ECMO machine, which removes carbon dioxide and oxygenates blood to be sent back to the body.—
Greta Bjornson,
PEOPLE,
21 Sep. 2025
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As a supernova explosion ejects the outer layers of these stars, their stellar cores collapse.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Ortec is committed to sustainability through our optimization software, which minimizes fuel consumption and emissions by optimizing routes, loads and vehicle utilization—potentially reducing CO2 output for partners.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Sep. 2025
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Even Tana French’s latest crime novels have featured a cop who retires due to the systemic racism of his previous job.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
8 Sep. 2025
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Sink retires after more than 30 years in the energy industry, holding leadership roles in both business operations and financial management.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Though the episodes ended before Britney revealed her vote, fans are convinced that Britney votes for Danielle and banishes her based on how the episode was edited.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
28 Feb. 2025
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This duo includes a collagen serum and an eye cream that banishes dark circles and tired-looking skin.—
Taylor Lane,
Flow Space,
11 Oct. 2024
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Monitoring such trends can assist you in leveraging the strength or aid in planning a timely entry if the momentum diminishes.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Felix Anudike-Uzomah #97 of the Kansas City Chiefs sacks Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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The Oviedo defense sacks Noah Grubbs on back to back plays to end the first half.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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In the video, Hilton’s 2-year-old son Phoenix can be seen giggling as the puppy playfully chases him around the room while 22-month-old sister London looks on.—
Marissa G. Muller,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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Drowning in an indescribable emptiness, Day chases Dusk to the throne room and beats the ever-living hell out of him, but Dusk has something Day doesn’t — nanites.—
Rafael Motamayor,
Vulture,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Dismisses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismisses. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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