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
Erik Hayden, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Van Patten opted for a simple, soft pink slip dress with black peep-toes.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
In mid-April, Carys (whom Zeta-Jones shares with husband Michael Douglas) celebrated her 21st birthday in the same Ungaro lace pink slip dress, which featured colorful sequin embellishments, that her mom wore to the 1999 MTV Movie Awards (yes, the archived design was older than her!).
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024
Year Two better be better, or Panthers owner David Tepper will be handing out pink slips at the holidays once again.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2024
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Noun
The pink slips arrive as the company is exploring strategic options, including taking on more investors.
—Erik Hayden, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Van Patten opted for a simple, soft pink slip dress with black peep-toes.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
In mid-April, Carys (whom Zeta-Jones shares with husband Michael Douglas) celebrated her 21st birthday in the same Ungaro lace pink slip dress, which featured colorful sequin embellishments, that her mom wore to the 1999 MTV Movie Awards (yes, the archived design was older than her!).
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024
Year Two better be better, or Panthers owner David Tepper will be handing out pink slips at the holidays once again.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pink-slip
Verb
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He was not sacked in the game, and Washington was 3-for-4 on fourth-down conversion attempts.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
23 Jan. 2025
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Jalen Hurts has been sacked on 18 percent of pass plays.—
Michael Salfino,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Ivanov's arrest and firing came at a similar time to the detention and dismissal of other senior military officials, including the former deputy chief of the Russian general staff, Lieutenant General Vadim Shamarin.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Caldwell's apology and news of his firing prompted a wave of celebration and mockery by sports fans on social media.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Gerlach allegedly dismissed Walker’s findings and fired Mitchell anyway, according to the lawsuit.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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King’s request to dismiss the federal agencies also said U.S. District Courts have jurisdiction on Freedom of Information Act requests in civil matters, as well as the claims alleging the State Department was negligent.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Lopez looked comfy and lowkey with sunshades, a pair of brown Ugg-like boots and her hair pulled back in a bun.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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Yet, far from being overshadowed by the star’s appearance, Owens enjoyed plenty of additional attention for his new designs — in particular, a pair of knee-high boots heaving with a plume of feathery leather strips.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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That was the first season after Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana retired.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
16 Jan. 2025
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David Letterman, who was passed over for the job in favor of Leno when Johnny Carson retired in 1993, received the honor in 2017.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Once Firefly's lander separated from the Falcon 9, the rocket jettisoned the canister, performed a brief engine firing to maneuver into a slightly different orbit, then released ispace's lander.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
16 Jan. 2025
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Caldwell was fired from his job as a project manager at BCT Partners after a video of his insults went viral.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The move is an apparent effort to repeal President Biden’s executive order to remove potential workforce barriers for the outlined demographic in 2021.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
22 Jan. 2025
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The site, however, was removed during Trump's first term which started in 2017.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Saints went on a seven-game losing streak after that hot start which led to the eventual dismissal of Saints head coach Dennis Allen.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
27 Jan. 2025
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Spared in this round of dismissals, however, was Michael Horowitz, the longtime Justice Department inspector general who has issued reports on assorted politically explosive criminal investigations over the last decade.—
Zeke Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Pink-slip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pink-slip. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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