as in sacked
to let go from office, service, or employment
the boss will ax anyone who leaks company secrets
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Recent Examples of axed
Continue reading … SPEAKING OUT — Meteorologist axed after Instagram rant blasts station's workplace culture.
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FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Now, federal incentives have been axed and the new automaker has had to pivot.
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Sara Lacey,
The Drive,
25 June 2026
Since September of 2024, federal science agencies in the US have axed nearly 120,000 employees, in a stinging loss for public research.
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Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
25 June 2026
Teamster leadership axed Baird and Cirkelis from their roles in the boycott in 1975 over their ties to the United Farm Workers, and Local 888 was dissolved not long after.
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H.m.a. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
12 June 2026
Most of the questioning from Democrats focused on staffing levels at the agency, which saw thousands of workers axed as part of the Department of Government Efficiency‘s efforts to downsize the federal government.
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Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
10 June 2026
Senate Republicans separately axed a last-minute attempt to include $1 billion in ballroom funding in a spending bill, following significant public backlash.
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Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
But with the series mothballed for more than a year prior to being officially axed, Meloni has not been resting on his laurels.
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Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
Producer Heidi Anderson-Swan says James Handy's final movie project has officially been axed after the late actor's murder.
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Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Now, federal incentives have been axed and the new automaker has had to pivot.
—
Sara Lacey,
The Drive,
25 June 2026
Since September of 2024, federal science agencies in the US have axed nearly 120,000 employees, in a stinging loss for public research.
—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
25 June 2026
Teamster leadership axed Baird and Cirkelis from their roles in the boycott in 1975 over their ties to the United Farm Workers, and Local 888 was dissolved not long after.
—
H.m.a. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
12 June 2026
Most of the questioning from Democrats focused on staffing levels at the agency, which saw thousands of workers axed as part of the Department of Government Efficiency‘s efforts to downsize the federal government.
—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
10 June 2026
Senate Republicans separately axed a last-minute attempt to include $1 billion in ballroom funding in a spending bill, following significant public backlash.
—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
But with the series mothballed for more than a year prior to being officially axed, Meloni has not been resting on his laurels.
—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
Producer Heidi Anderson-Swan says James Handy's final movie project has officially been axed after the late actor's murder.
—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for axed
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That came in the spring of 2025, about 11 months after his dad had been sacked as coach, when Pochettino, the new manager, gave the younger Berhalter his first national team call-up.
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Alfaro had just been sacked by San Lorenzo, his eighth job in 14 years since starting as a 30-year-old following a brief playing career in Argentina.
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If a shrub is causing safety issues, is diseased, or is causing damage to structures, it should be removed.
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The New York Post also confirmed the suspension earlier on Saturday, citing internal police documents that state Scheublin was removed from his position on Tuesday, June 30.
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Interviewed following his win on ESPN, the 42-year-old Chestnut dismissed, more or less, the impact of today’s 92 degree New York heat on the proceedings.
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The nonprofit, which alleged the county violated the Surplus Lands Act by not first exploring affordable-housing development at the site, still has not dismissed its lawsuit.
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None of the ballistic missiles fired at Ukraine on Monday were shot down by air defenses, according to data from its air force, which said 29 ballistic missiles and 18 attack drones had struck 34 locations across the country.
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Often, good employees are fired not for poor performance, but due to factors like budget cuts or management's avoidance of critical feedback.
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Social Security benefits — paid mostly to recipients who are older or retired — are typically scheduled to go out on Wednesdays.
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Carpino retired in April, without ever explaining what was not right in the organization or, based on the standings, repairing it.
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The Los Angeles Fire Department’s hazardous material team also tested for ammonia, which is used in refrigeration, and hydrogen fluoride, a toxic chemical that could be released by burning lithium-ion batteries and solar panels.
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In a new report released Wednesday, the university highlighted higher than average earnings, accelerated social mobility and declining student debt for its graduates.
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“Axed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/axed. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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