as in to sack
to let go from office, service, or employment
mustered out of the army at the end of the war
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Recent Examples of muster out
So did General Saxton, who was peremptorily mustered out of service.
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Brenda Wineapple, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
Army veteran Christopher DeSanto served in Iraq, mustered out with physical and emotional issues, and became addicted to opiates prescribed by a doctor.
—Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 13 Oct. 2024
That’s because its 3.5-liter V-6 can’t quite muster out 300 hp, a number that the rest of its peers exceed with ease.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 May 2024
Sergeant Ferencz mustered out of the Army in Germany late in 1945.
—Robert D. McFadden, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2023
West Virginia could prove a tough road test as the Mountaineers continue to improve and rebuild under head coach Neal Brown, although Texas’ returning talent should be enough to muster out a victory in Morgantown.
—Dallas News, 11 Feb. 2021
Brenda Wineapple, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
Army veteran Christopher DeSanto served in Iraq, mustered out with physical and emotional issues, and became addicted to opiates prescribed by a doctor.
—Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 13 Oct. 2024
That’s because its 3.5-liter V-6 can’t quite muster out 300 hp, a number that the rest of its peers exceed with ease.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 May 2024
Sergeant Ferencz mustered out of the Army in Germany late in 1945.
—Robert D. McFadden, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2023
West Virginia could prove a tough road test as the Mountaineers continue to improve and rebuild under head coach Neal Brown, although Texas’ returning talent should be enough to muster out a victory in Morgantown.
—Dallas News, 11 Feb. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for muster out
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Critics argue United would have had more budgetary flexibility had the multi-million-pound cost of sacking Erik ten Hag, hiring Amorim, and dismissing Dan Ashworth not gone on this season’s accounts.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
4 Feb. 2025
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And what exactly did Penelope, Odysseus’ wife, do over the 20-year span when her husband was off sacking Troy and taking on those monsters?—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
3 Feb. 2025
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After harvesting, remove all but 1 to 2 inches of the edible carrot greens, rinse and thoroughly dry the roots, and store your carrot harvest in your fridge, freezer, or root cellar—or preserve it with pickling or canning.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Feb. 2025
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The whole Metal Detox line is designed to reduce breakage and preserve hair color by removing metal particles, which can accumulate on hair fibers through diet and hard water.—
Louryn Strampe,
WIRED,
2 Feb. 2025
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But in October, 2023, Scott County Attorney Ron Hocevar, whose office prosecutes crimes across the county, decided to drop charges after a motion to dismiss was filed by the defense.—
Alex Malm,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Along with pardoning some 1,500 Jan. 6 convicts, Trump’s DOJ moved to dismiss all pending Jan. 6 prosecutions in the District of Columbia.—
Nick Akerman,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Image: Intel On Monday, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger abruptly decided to retire after less than four years on the job.—
Verge Staff,
The Verge,
28 Jan. 2025
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But Havenstein just completed his 10th season and could decide to retire.—
Adam Grosbard,
Orange County Register,
28 Jan. 2025
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The departments that saw their inspector general fired include the Defense Department, State Department, Department of Health and Human Services, and Department of Labor.—
Ross O'Keefe,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Jan. 2025
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Speaking to the media at his introductory press conference as the Atlanta Falcons' new defensive coordinator, Ulbrich was asked to reflect on his period with the Jets after taking over as head coach once Robert Saleh was fired just five games into the season.—
Paulina Dedaj,
Fox News,
28 Jan. 2025
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The mall operator releases quarterly numbers after the bell Tuesday.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2025
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The satellites, group 12-3, will be released in low-Earth orbit to join the growing internet constellation.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Muster out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muster%20out. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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