axed

verb

past tense of ax
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 The move wasn't initially made public, but sources familiar with its contents told the newspaper that Schrama had axed Mohammed’s confessions from the case in the ruling. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026 With their Spotify deal axed and their other ventures failing to gain much traction, Harry and Meghan needed pastures new. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026 Despite that, Meta axed the team responsible for investigating the downside of its products. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 Last year, Jimmy Kimmel threw his Emmy support behind Stephen Colbert after CBS axed The Late Show. — Peter White, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026 The popular Red, Hot & Boom event — one of the largest Independence Day fireworks shows in Central Florida — has grown too expensive and too large and should be axed from the city budget, Altamonte Springs officials say. — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026 Know More Schwartz took over in 2023 and axed any business in which Carlyle wasn’t or couldn’t be top-three. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 20 Aug. 2026 On Thursday, Marvel axed the superhero comedy series, despite previously renewing it for a second season. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026 But in late 2024, a Romanian judge ruled that prosecutorial mishaps had axed the upcoming trial. — Kat Tenbarge, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for axed
  1. sacked
  2. removed
  3. dismissed
  4. fired
  5. retired
  6. released
Verb
  • Fields rushed for 88 yards and three touchdowns but was sacked twice in the second half.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Darnold was sacked only 27 times during the regular season in 2025, compared to 50 for previous starter Geno Smith in 2024.
    — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of sacked
Verb
  • His lone interception was the only blemish before the Longhorns removed him with a 42-7 third-quarter lead.
    — Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Crews first removed the suspension system from an underground launch facility earlier this year.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of removed
Verb
  • Challenges to Essayli’s position were brought in several criminal cases, with defense lawyers arguing that charges filed under his watch are invalid and should be dismissed.
    — Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • One of them, dismissed Sooners quarterback Chris Robison, was the MVP of the 2019 Conference USA championship, Kiffin’s second league title in three seasons.
    — Matt Baker, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of dismissed
Verb
  • Knowing workers are required to pay dues or be fired, leaders often use these funds for their own personal gain and political agenda, no matter how many rank-and-file members may object.
    — Mark Mix, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026
  • According to Ukraine’s Air Force, Russian forces launched 108 Shahed-type drones fired from Russia, while at least three people were killed in the latest strikes and infrastructure was hit in Kyiv region.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of fired
Verb
  • After a 3-2 called third strike with two out to Conine in the ninth was overturned on the ABS review, Zeferjahn retired Otto Lopez on a flyout to right.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Bob Green, now retired, was the first detective assigned to Erica’s case.
    — Yana Johnson, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of retired
Verb
  • The voyage produced a 24 percent reduction in fuel consumption, according to measurements released by the maritime energy company.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
  • After being sedated, the bobcat was later released near Forbes Creek, close to the natural habitat where it was found, police said.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of released

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“Axed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/axed. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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