hatchet jobs

plural of hatchet job

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hatchet jobs
Noun
  • The negative shift in 'cynicism's' meaning is largely attributed to the historical lens of Plato's criticisms, as Antisthenes' own writings are scarce.
    Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • But advocates for survivors say there’s ample evidence of failures at high levels, even beyond Guidepost's criticisms of the Executive Committee.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • Financial transactions, credential sharing, file sharing, executive instructions and vendor relationships are at risk due to AI attacks.
    Michelle Drolet, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • Two people were killed and seven others injured in Russian attacks on the northeastern Kharkiv region over the previous 24 hours, regional head Oleh Syniehubov said Friday.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • As usual, denunciations of cancel culture were big.
    Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
  • In any event, denunciations of war have been a constant in Leo’s ministry (and in that of recent Popes).
    Paul Elie, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • Aside from the financial cost to the city, Blain’s behavior prompted several council actions, including two censures.
    Susan Gill Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
  • Some rank-and-file lawmakers also agree that censures are losing their punch.
    Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 21 Nov. 2025
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“Hatchet jobs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hatchet%20jobs. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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