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
Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2025
The research department gets pink slips with their paychecks, leaving them to watch as a new woman is brought in to operate the computer.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025
The interviews are in full swing for a number of NFL teams as pink slips were given to head coaches this week.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
As Lively has garnered support from fellow Hollywood A-listers, Baldoni saw their mutual agency WME pink slip him on December 21.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Johnson fired a coach for the first time during the season on Oct. 8 after giving Robert Saleh the pink slip following a 2-3 start.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2025
The research department gets pink slips with their paychecks, leaving them to watch as a new woman is brought in to operate the computer.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025
The interviews are in full swing for a number of NFL teams as pink slips were given to head coaches this week.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
As Lively has garnered support from fellow Hollywood A-listers, Baldoni saw their mutual agency WME pink slip him on December 21.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pink-slip
Verb
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The four-man pass rush generated 16 pressures and sacked Mahomes six times, the most in his career.—
Nate Taylor,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Philadelphia Eagles completely stymied the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense in Super Bowl LIX, sacking Patrick Mahomes and causing three turnovers on their way to a big win.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Many of those firings have prompted lawsuits parallel to Dellinger’s that challenge the legality of Trump bypassing language in statutes, including provisions that protect employees at independent agencies from politicized or arbitrary firings.—
Ashley Oliver,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
6 Mar. 2025
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Some economists dislike the report's methodology because actual layoffs and firings can be lower than announced totals as firms reduce their workforces through attrition or by closing open job postings.—
Rob Wile,
NBC News,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Sassoon’s resignation was followed by additional resignations and firings of other Justice Department lawyers who also refused to assist in dismissing the indictment.—
Nick Akerman,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2025
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But in dismissing the lawsuit to arbitration last December, Clarke wasn’t moved by the Knicks’ arguments.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Structured with firm tannins reminiscent of a cross between an Italian Sangiovese and a Nebbiolo, with some Cahors Malbec to boot.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Zelensky arrived at the White House wearing a black sweater with two buttons that featured the Ukrainian trident—a prominent element of the nation's flag and a symbol of power and authority—in addition to black cargo pants and boots.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Its presiding judge, David Hagerman, retired earlier this year.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Kansas City Chiefs' tight end has signed on for another season with the NFL team, choosing not to retire after the team’s Super Bowl 2025 loss against the Philadelphia Eagles.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Ødegaard fired in another goal midway through the second half and later played a brilliant ball to Riccardo Calafiori, who completed the rout on 85 minutes.—
George Ramsay,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
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So we’re introduced to Joseph, freshly fired from a menial job and stepping into a world that doesn’t want him.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Market research removes the guesswork and connects you directly with what your audience actually wants.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Speaker Robert Rivas, D-Salinas, recently reshuffled several committee assignments, removing or reassigning Republican members.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Orange County Register,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Some people might say the same about Menke’s dismissal.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Mar. 2025
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The intrigue: Rahn, a disabled U.S. Army veteran, worked as a civilian federal government employee for about five years before his dismissal, but was considered probationary because he'd been promoted from the Department of Defense to his role with CISA within the past year.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Pink-slip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pink-slip. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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