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or axe
as in dismissal
the termination of the employment of an employee or a work force often temporarily
the company was hemorrhaging money, so 700 employees would soon be given the ax
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or axe
as in to sack
to let go from office, service, or employment
the boss will ax anyone who leaks company secrets
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Recent Examples of ax
Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Listen to this article A man accused of killing his wife with an axe in 2021 while their two young children were in their Ansonia home has been found not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Dec. 2024
Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 26 Dec. 2024
He's already reportedly axed a trade to the Houston Astros while the New York Yankees fell short of meeting the Cardinals' demands.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Next stop is axe throwing to represent Mel’s present as a farm-dwelling horse-owner.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Listen to this article A man accused of killing his wife with an axe in 2021 while their two young children were in their Ansonia home has been found not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
Fairly Odder was axed in February, ahead of Paramount’s merger with Showtime.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 26 Dec. 2024
He's already reportedly axed a trade to the Houston Astros while the New York Yankees fell short of meeting the Cardinals' demands.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ax
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Vrabel had been the favorite to land the job once New England announced Mayo’s dismissal.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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However, DirecTV and Dish on Thursday both challenged the dismissal of Fubo’s lawsuit in a letter to the judge in the case, saying the settlement doesn’t resolve antitrust issues around Venu that were raised by Fubo in the first place.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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Ewers was sacked and stripped by former five-star recruit and his Ohio State former roommate.Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
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He was sacked repeatedly with a young offensive line.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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If the bill somehow does not pass before a midnight deadline, the government will shut down, putting federal employees on unpaid furlough and potentially impeding the function of numerous government departments and programs just before Christmas.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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The government has until Friday, Dec. 21, at midnight to pass a continuing resolution, a stopgap measure so that the government doesn't shut down and thousands of government employees are put on furlough for the holidays.Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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This was the second call on Wednesday where Fort Worth police fired shots.Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Jan. 2025
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When the Bucs lost to the Commanders, 23-20, on Sunday night, that social media drumbeat reached a crescendo, with fans calling for Todd Bowles to be fired.John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025
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However, if needed, stubborn leaves can also be removed with a razor blade.Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2025
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Meta is removing employee criticism over its hiring of UFC CEO Dana White from an internal company messaging system.Makena Kelly, WIRED, 9 Jan. 2025
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To have the charge dismissed, a person must first plead guilty or no contest, agree to a treatment plan and then successfully complete that program.Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
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Moments after dismissing the Denver Broncos 31-7 from the opening playoff round Sunday, the Bills already had the Baltimore Ravens on their minds.Tim Graham, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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But the situation becomes more complicated with the FA Cup, particularly given the existence of that clause allowing Chelsea to terminate the loan mid-season.Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Clearwater will also pay $30 million to terminate Enfusion's tax receivable agreement (TRA).Ryan Lawler, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
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One has since been released from custody, and the other was returned to jail.Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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The liver can directly release bile into the small intestine without the gallbladder.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Ax.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ax. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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