firing

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noun

fir·​ing ˈfī-riŋ How to pronounce firing (audio)
ˈfī-ər-iŋ
Synonyms of firingnext
1
: the act or process of one that fires
2
: the process of maturing ceramic products by the application of heat

firing

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present participle of fire entry 2

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Noun found a flaw in the gun's firing
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Less than two weeks after Shelley’s firing, Dangerfield informed Vasquez the Warriors were eliminating their DEI function, along with her position. — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026 His firing comes after reporting by the New York Times, Mississippi Today and Verite News alleged Vanderford used racist slurs in private text conversations with a colleague. — Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 More recently, in July 2026, the Met announced that its 2027 Costume Institute exhibition would honor designer John Galliano, whose past antisemitic and racist remarks led to his firing from Dior and a conviction in France. — Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 His public fall from grace — which involved his firing from Dior — led to the start of his sobriety journey over the past 15 years. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for firing

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Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of firing was in the 14th century

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“Firing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firing. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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