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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
Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Her only ally is a mystical axe whose victims wind up as decapitated, talking heads.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Peter White, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2025
The congestion plan to reduce traffic and raise funds for New York's public transport was recently axed by President , potentially leading to the loss of millions in revenue for the city.
—Hugh Cameron, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Origin: Durango Class: Joven, Artisanal Milling: Hand pounded with an axe.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Her only ally is a mystical axe whose victims wind up as decapitated, talking heads.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
The series, which also stars Lowe’s son John Owen Lowe, premiered its second season on August 1 and was axed in October.
—Peter White, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2025
The congestion plan to reduce traffic and raise funds for New York's public transport was recently axed by President , potentially leading to the loss of millions in revenue for the city.
—Hugh Cameron, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ax
Noun
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The defendants will answer Gastineau’s complaint and motion for its dismissal.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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However, judges in separate cases have ordered officials at the National Labor Relations Board and Merit Systems Protection Board to be reinstated after similar dismissals, signaling continued legal battles over Trump’s authority to reshape independent agencies.—
Kaelan Deese,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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New England’s quarterbacks were sacked 52 times over the course of it.—
Oliver Thomas,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The 38-year-old sacked Trevor Lawrence on his first defensive snap and tackled Travis Etienne Jr. in the backfield on the following play.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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On Wednesday, Lopez was sentenced to probation, with a six-year prison sentence suspended for five years, and ordered to complete a work furlough program after pleading guilty to DUI causing injury and having a blood-alcohol content of over 0.15%.—
Christian Martinez,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
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The political implications of voting with Republicans are uncertain, but the vote ensured that the government would remain funded through September, averting furloughs for federal workers and disruptions to key services.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Amber Portwood shut down claims she was fired from Teen Mom: The Next Chapter.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Two federal judges and an independent agency that assesses government personnel decisions have already ordered that fired USDA employees be reinstated.—
Kate Knibbs,
WIRED,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Market research removes the guesswork and connects you directly with what your audience actually wants.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Trump, however, issued an executive order on his first day in office removing U.S. coastal waters from offshore wind development.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Some loved the medical thriller aspects and quick pacing, while others dismissed it as shallow and improbable.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
14 Mar. 2025
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In January 2025, a federal judge dismissed the case in its entirety and the family is now appealing the decision.—
Iris Carreras,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Tens of thousands of VA employees would be terminated with the cuts.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP A lawsuit alleges the Trump cuts are unlawful, and that DOGE exceeded its authority But last month, about two-thirds of those nonprofits — 66 — received letters from HUD terminating about half of the agency's fair-housing grants, some $30 million in all.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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He was released by the Chargers on March 5, saving the team $25.36 million in salary cap space.—
Dianna Russini,
The Athletic,
12 Mar. 2025
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The warning was released on Tuesday at 7:54 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 8:08 a.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Ax.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ax. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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