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
Stellantis’ forays into EVs on this side of the pond have clearly not gone well, and with federal incentives and emissions targets being axed, the company has turned back hard into stuffing as many Hemis into vehicles that will fit them.
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Adam Ismail, The Drive, 7 Jan. 2026
But Rivers’ show had a rocky run and was axed by May 1987.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 1 Jan. 2026
The bill also axed credits for electric vehicles.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 28 Dec. 2025
The public perception was that Paramount axed Colbert as a favor to Trump following the settlement, so that the Federal Communications Commission could approve the Paramount-Skydance merger.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 25 Dec. 2025
Meyers' show recently axed its live, in-studio band as a cost-cutting measure.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Companies with between one and 19 employees axed 46,000 roles, while those with 20 to 49 employees cut 74,000.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
Continue reading … CULTURE WAR – Library board axed after refusing to ban controversial transgender book.
—FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 2025
Others, like former Late Night host David Letterman, also floated the idea that the series may have been axed in order to minimize complications with the Federal Communications Commission over Paramount’s merger with Skydance media group.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Dec. 2025
Adam Ismail, The Drive, 7 Jan. 2026
But Rivers’ show had a rocky run and was axed by May 1987.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 1 Jan. 2026
The bill also axed credits for electric vehicles.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 28 Dec. 2025
The public perception was that Paramount axed Colbert as a favor to Trump following the settlement, so that the Federal Communications Commission could approve the Paramount-Skydance merger.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 25 Dec. 2025
Meyers' show recently axed its live, in-studio band as a cost-cutting measure.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Companies with between one and 19 employees axed 46,000 roles, while those with 20 to 49 employees cut 74,000.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
Continue reading … CULTURE WAR – Library board axed after refusing to ban controversial transgender book.
—FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 2025
Others, like former Late Night host David Letterman, also floated the idea that the series may have been axed in order to minimize complications with the Federal Communications Commission over Paramount’s merger with Skydance media group.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for axed
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Heitinga was sacked at Ajax on November 6 with interim coach Fred Grim overseeing six victories and four defeats across 11 matches since, including the side’s 6-0 Dutch Cup loss at AZ on Wednesday, in which former Spurs striker Troy Parrott scored a hat-trick.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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Hortiz praised the Chargers’ offensive line for their play in the wake of season-ending injuries to tackles Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater, but the fact was that Herbert was sacked 54 times during the regular season, the most in his six-year career, plus six more times Sunday by the Patriots.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
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Social workers will give the suitcases to children who are removed from home or moved from place to place, kids who travel on field trips, or reunite with family.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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He was removed by federal agents, who made entry into the residence and took the person to an ambulance.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
15 Jan. 2026
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Sprowls sued, and an appellate court dismissed the lawsuit, siding with the county party, Davis said.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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In November, a federal judge dismissed the charges against both Comey and James, finding that Halligan had been unlawfully appointed.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The suspect started to run away, then pulled out a gun and fired at the homeowner before continuing to flee, police said.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The agent who fired approaches the vehicle, then walks away and tells other agents to call 911.—
Devon Lum,
Twin Cities,
8 Jan. 2026
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That included a streak of 26 batters retired over nine games from April 19 to May 10.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Jan. 2026
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Denman retired in 2025 after calling races since the 1980s at Santa Anita, Del Mar, Hollywood Park and Fairplex Park.—
Kevin Modesti,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The church released a statement about the incident on Wednesday night.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Photographs were released on Wednesday showing Good in professional portraits and with her family.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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