Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excessed
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Cisco downsized its headcount by nearly 5% earlier this month and Block roughly halved its workforce in February.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
29 May 2026 -
In 2021, Soderquist’s aunt downsized after the death of her husband.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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The device was one of two that had been removed from the garage of an apartment in Santa Monica after they were discovered by a tenant in July.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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These reversible connections can break under stress to absorb energy and then reform once the stress is removed.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Kirtley, who retired this week, is the fourth winner of the John Borger award, which was named after the First Amendment attorney who died in 2019.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2026
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Minnesota's Byron Buxton homered to lead off the game, but the 25-year-old Sandlin retired 18 consecutive batters — the first White Sox pitcher to retire 18 in a row in his debut since 1920.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Having already lost a weary Anderson Cooper, 60 Minutes also has axed EP Draggan Mihailoivich, along with correspondent Cecilia Vega and Alfornsi.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
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Numerous Democratic officeholders raised questions about whether Colbert was axed for political reasons.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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The board opted against activating a clause in his contract where he could be sacked without compensation.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Opponents sacked Herbert 54 times last season, a career high.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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Hassett dismissed Chapman's assessment, insisting that there is enough inventory.—
Ford McCracken,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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When he’s dismissed from his SETI job, a huge cover-up ensues.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
31 May 2026
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State officials terminated that review after an internal investigation found Spesshardt failed to report a conflict of interest.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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That is the explanation management gave to some 17,000 workers who were instantaneously terminated after financial rescue talks failed.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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Now, was Colbert truly canned in July 2025 because The Late Show cost too much to keep going in the decline late night genre?—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
24 May 2026
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With men’s hoops coach Will Wade also back in Baton Rouge after being canned for NCAA stuff in 2022, much of the gang is back together.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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“Excessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excessed. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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