as in to sack
to let go from office, service, or employment
the company pink-slipped 300 workers in an effort to avoid bankruptcy
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Recent Examples of pink slip
Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Bloomberg News found that in a recent round of layoffs that occurred in Microsoft’s home state of Washington, software engineering was by far the largest single job category to receive pink slips, making up more than 40% of the roughly 2,000 positions cut.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 21 July 2025
Brent Lang, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Nissan Altima: Another sedan bites the dust as the Nissan Altima gets its pink slip for 2026, following the larger Maxima’s demise for 2025.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Bloomberg News found that in a recent round of layoffs that occurred in Microsoft’s home state of Washington, software engineering was by far the largest single job category to receive pink slips, making up more than 40% of the roughly 2,000 positions cut.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 21 July 2025
Noun
The company is pink-slipping 15% of its staff, according to a source with knowledge of the cuts.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pink slip
Verb
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Despite regaining their number one world ranking in August, the Spanish federation sacked their women’s team head coach Montse Tomé immediately after the UEFA women’s Euro.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Morgan's hopes of pulling off her surprise for Uncle Tommy get sacked.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Patel is also set to face questions on a host of other issues during his tenure at the FBI, including the firing of three senior agents who sued for reinstatement last week.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Cook sued over the firing, being granted a temporary restraining order by Judge Jia Cobb last week.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This adds to anticipation over whether the judge will decide that the case can proceed in Delaware and if dismissed, will the Macrons appeal or refile elsewhere.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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In court filings, Burnell has argued the council lacks the legal basis to sue and asked for the claims to be dismissed.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From the moment the ball left Bayindir’s boot, Sanchez had seconds to weigh up his options.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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From a sleek suede blazer to chic riding boots, here’s what to add to your wardrobe—starting at just $12.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Now 38, Kopitar will retire as the greatest player ever to come from his native Slovenia, which has sent just three players ever to the NHL.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Former Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia has been hired to lead the department, replacing Chief Neil Noakes, who retired in May.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mattis got the bum's rush treatment from Obama, too.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2018
Verb
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In a series of posts on X, Steak ‘n Shake’s official account issued calls for Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Felss Masino to be fired.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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Dell’s downward-firing speakers, positioned underneath each side of the chassis, project decent sound quality if the laptop rests on a solid surface, not your lap.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This decision was made due to companywide downsizing, according to Joe Kave, vice president and general counsel.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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In April, Hammacher Schlemmer laid off nearly a dozen employees, according to John Gagliardi, the company’s creative manager of 18 years, who was let go during the downsizing.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Pink slip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pink%20slip. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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