furloughed

past tense of furlough

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for furloughed
Verb
  • Many of Europe’s larger militaries, including those of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Poland, have significantly downsized since the end of the Cold War.
    Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • At the time, the retailer downsized its footprint and invested in e-commerce.
    Sharon Edelson, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Tudor retired in 1979 and is now 78.
    Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Parker retired on the first day of WNBA training camp, and the Aces announced the news not even three minutes before Stewart’s first media scrum of the season.
    Chantel Jennings, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Chicagoans will remember how Garry McCarthy, Chicago police superintendent under Mayor Rahm Emanuel, challenged Emanuel for mayor after Emanuel axed McCarthy.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
  • These services, which help make up 30% of the food bank’s purchasing budget, have been axed.
    Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Reportedly, Jane Doe voluntarily dismissed her case with prejudice — meaning the suit is legally prevented from being refiled.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • In their petition, Read's lawyers said the judge did not give counsel for either side the opportunity to speak and dismissed the jury without asking them if they were locked on all charges or any charges individually.
    Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The stairs are lined with a cognac-colored carpet, trimmed in nautical rope.
    Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Hand-Painted Patterns and Metal Detailing Fine china that is hand-painted, features metal detailing, or trimmed with metals like gold or silver is not dishwasher-safe.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Switching to Bournemouth removed Adams from the frenzy and bright lights that surround Leeds.
    Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Though once common in the Atlantic, gray whales were hunted and removed from that ocean about 300 years ago—and only five or so have been seen in the last 15 years there and in the Mediterranean.
    Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • All produce is fresh, not canned or processed.
    Jiachuan Wu, NBC News, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The beer list includes tap, bottled and canned options.
    Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Furloughed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furloughed. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

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