dismissions

noun

plural of dismission
as in dismissals

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  1. dismissals
  2. firings
  3. expulsions
  4. discharges
Noun
  • Multiple criminal cases had involved Berlusconi, but most ended in dismissals.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The dismissals ended the corruption review, which was in its early stages.
    — William Turton, ProPublica, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of dismissals
Noun
  • The firings also weren’t the only safety departure at OpenAI last week.
    — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Director Kash Patel says the report aims to promote accountability and rebuild public trust; critics say his investigations and firings have politicized the bureau and further undermined confidence.
    — Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of firings
Noun
  • The men faced a range of disciplinary action, from reflection papers to suspensions and expulsions, The New York Times reported.
    — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Suspensions and expulsions are associated with negative outcomes, including lower educational achievement, decreased likelihood of graduating high school and depression.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of expulsions
Noun
  • In conventional lithium-sulfur batteries, each sulfur atom exchanges two electrons as the battery charges and discharges.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
  • That means there are fewer people left to make sure labs and clean rooms pass all the required safety checks during tests that involve extreme temperatures, pressures and electrical discharges.
    — Eric Niiler, Scientific American, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of discharges
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