dismiss
verb (used with object)
to direct (an assembly of persons) to disperse or go.
have dismissed
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present perfectof dismiss.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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This correlation has long been the subject of urban myths on Wall Street, and many have dismissed it out of hand.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
Officials aligned with Rodríguez have dismissed the complaints as an effort to manufacture divisions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
Iranian officials have dismissed the plan, according to the Journal, and have repeatedly denied Trump’s claims that negotiations are taking place.
From Barron's ● Mar. 25, 2026
In recent months, federal judges have dismissed criminal indictments against defendants held in immigration detention, citing issues with clients being able to access lawyers and other concerns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2026
They would have dismissed it as an illusion and blamed themselves for seeing things that weren’t there.
From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl
