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
The agreement, signed earlier this month, dismisses the federal lawsuit alleging officers should have known Dante Dwaine Day, 44, was having a mental crisis and called for intervention.
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Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 19 Dec. 2025
The horror meister also dismisses outright any talk online about slowing his filmmaking pace after the box office disappointment for Keeper.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 6 Dec. 2025
Continue reading … ‘NOT AN ISSUE’ – Michigan mayor dismisses residents' concerns over mosque's early morning prayers.
—FOXNews.com, 18 Nov. 2025
Others have pointed out that Wikipedia dismisses conservative news outlets as reliable sources while endorsing the use of left-wing activist organizations to corroborate claims.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 14 Nov. 2025
Crowe's Goering simply dismisses the evidence as fake news.
—NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
This company’s approach to pest control begins with a philosophy that dismisses the business-as-usual assumptions.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Back in the present, Ron checks in with Natalie about her engagement, concerned about the way Tara dismisses her artistic passions and, even worse, forces her to add olives to everything.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
The anti-American side focuses exclusively on the tragedies, usually makes slavery the chief argument for the prosecution, and dismisses the triumphs as hypocritical rhetoric.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismisses
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Other types of filters include activated carbon, which removes odors, chemicals, and harmful gases, and UV-C light filters, which can kill bacteria and viruses.—
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In an overly dramatic transformation sequence, Robert’s boss removes the necklace and is bathed in light — only to wind up a few inches shorter and brunette.—
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If the battery overheats, the system acts like a launcher; sensors trigger a mechanism that ejects it from the vehicle.—
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As a supernova explosion ejects the outer layers of these stars, their stellar cores collapse.—
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One that minimizes partisan conflict and builds partnerships for success.—
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This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding.—
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When Moon abruptly retires, the narrator goes to Korea to find him.—
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Officials are also working to hire a new human resources director to succeed Susan Brazeau, who retires in March.—
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Lately though, claims about the practice have grown, with viral videos and content creators claiming that exposing your blankets to freezing temperatures kills bacteria, banishes allergens, and more.—
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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.—
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But those long hours sitting at a desk, commuting by car or public transport, and spending leisure time in front of screens also diminishes opportunities for the legs to be challenged.—
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
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Manning, back for what is probably his final season, is on the short list of best returning quarterbacks in the country and edge rusher Colin Simmons won the SEC sacks title with 12.—
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Riley Moss sacks a scrambling Trevor Lawrence on third-and-4 for a 1-yard loss.—
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Mindy chases Emily down in massive platforms to confront her over this behavior.—
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The SoHo store is reopening at a time when holiday shoppers and tourists flock to the major shopping district for holiday gifts and party outfits — and as Target chases sales across the country during the critical shopping season.—
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“Dismisses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismisses. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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