as in dismissal
the termination of the employment of an employee or a work force often temporarily
the landscaping company usually has to put most of its personnel on furlough during the extremely slow winter months
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as in to excess
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as in to bum
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Recent Examples of furlough
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
San Diego finalized new labor contracts for most city workers Tuesday that include 10% raises over three years, but the contracts soften the impact of those pay hikes on the city’s budget crisis by requiring unpaid furloughs.
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David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2026
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
Life has ground to a halt, with classes suspended at many schools, workers furloughed to save energy, and flights from some places canceled because Cuba doesn’t have enough jet fuel for long-haul flights.
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Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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Noun
According to the city, on the three dates, non-uniform employees funded by the city's general fund will be required to participate in the furlough, and the days will be recorded as leave without pay.
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Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
San Diego finalized new labor contracts for most city workers Tuesday that include 10% raises over three years, but the contracts soften the impact of those pay hikes on the city’s budget crisis by requiring unpaid furloughs.
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David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2026
Verb
One North Texas owner says she's already had to furlough a large portion of her staff.
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Erin Jones,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
Life has ground to a halt, with classes suspended at many schools, workers furloughed to save energy, and flights from some places canceled because Cuba doesn’t have enough jet fuel for long-haul flights.
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Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for furlough
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The insensitive promotion was swiftly canceled, leading to the CEO's dismissal, a public apology, and mandatory history training for 24,000 employees.
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But the European Court of Justice dismissal on Thursday marks the end of that process.
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Over the past few months my wife has begun drinking to excess every evening.
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You’ve been quoted as saying that that is really what the film is about — not so much drinking to excess as embracing the uncontrollable.
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Great, for once the Leafs won’t bum me out!
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Some were drawn first to the language and its interna ideo, only to later realize the travel benefits involved; others had learned the language specifically to bum around.
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Nieporte filed a federal lawsuit in May against human resources company ADP Totalsource for its role in his firing, seeking at least $30 million.
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Such blindsiding firings aren't limited to struggling employees; experienced professionals and executives are also abruptly dismissed due to shifting business priorities, restructuring, or leadership changes.
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Corporations lay off workers en masse in hopes of replicating their labor with LLMs.
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But now that the bill is due, some policymakers are having to raise taxes, and in the worst cases, cut district budgets and lay off educators.
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The entire day felt dehumanizing, as if her nearly eight years with the company, her medical problems and her physical pain had been reduced to nothing more than malingering and scattered incidents of tardiness.
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Goldstein, who did not return a message seeking comment, practices in Chicago and has lectured on the topic of malingering, according to a resume posted online.
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Several major companies including Amazon, Meta and Salesforce have announced layoffs tied to AI adoption.
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While some attribute layoffs to post-pandemic corrections, not solely AI, the true test is whether these leaner structures can effectively foster internal leadership development.
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Parades were axed in several cities, including Washington, DC, and Philadelphia.
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Continue reading … SPEAKING OUT — Meteorologist axed after Instagram rant blasts station's workplace culture.
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“Furlough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furlough. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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