dismiss
verb (used with object)
to direct (an assembly of persons) to disperse or go.
has been dismissing
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present perfect progressiveof dismiss (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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It felt like a significant moment, because until now Verstappen has been dismissing the idea.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2025
And so, since mid-July, the Speaker has been dismissing questions about impeachment with feigned indifference.
From Time Magazine Archive
