DISMISSAL Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

dismissal

noun

dis-ˈmi-səl

Definition of dismissal

as in firing

the termination of the employment of an employee or a work force often temporarily numerous dismissals from the company during the economic slump

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Recent Examples of dismissal Instead, many are calling for his dismissal with 10 games left. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 28 Oct. 2026 Knox’s motion seeks a dismissal on the grounds that the specific accusations against Sarabia were subject to a one-year statute of limitations, court filings said. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 Oct. 2026 The opinion adds to concerns of politically motivated dismissals at the DOJ. — Nate Perez, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026 Aranda's dismissal came a day after Baylor lost to Kansas 25-24 to fall to 4-3 overall and 2-2 in the Big 12 Conference. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dismissal

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Now, his firing triggers a buyout package of around $12 million, according to Yahoo's Ross Dellenger.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
The container’s roof opens before launch, allowing the internal launcher to rise into its firing position.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of firing

Noun

The layoffs are limited to the experiences division, which includes Disney’s theme parks, cruise line and Aulani resort and spa in Hawaii.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
But the teams companies choose to protect during layoffs can often help serve as a guide to the future, something investors will be asking about when Microsoft releases earnings Wednesday.

— Liz Rappaport, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026

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More than a third of cases occur following a hospital admission or just after discharge.

— Ali Ataya, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026
This is made possible by the system’s zero-liquid-discharge technology, which evaporates the brine into solid salt and reduces the need to handle liquid waste.

— Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

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