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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
Brittany Anas, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
In the next scene, the axe comes down on poor Amanda Thirsk, who is given the dressing down of all dressing downs by the queen’s private secretary.
—Jack King, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2024
Vittoria Elliott, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
Here's everything to know about the show getting axed.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Mini escape games and axe throwing round out the fun.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
In the next scene, the axe comes down on poor Amanda Thirsk, who is given the dressing down of all dressing downs by the queen’s private secretary.
—Jack King, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2024
Verb
In January 2023, Google followed suit, axing 12,000 people.
—Vittoria Elliott, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
Here's everything to know about the show getting axed.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ax
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United are six games into the tenure of Ruben Amorim after the early season dismissal of Erik ten Hag, while Pep Guardiola’s City are going through a period of one win in 10 matches, an unprecedented run in the club’s recent history.Sam Lee, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
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However, those cases are moving toward dismissal or are winding down ahead of Inauguration Day next month.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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In March, the FBI raided the facility, leading the agency to sack its current warden after less than three months on the job.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Williams drove the Bears into Lions territory in a bid to set up a field goal which would’ve sent the game to overtime, but the 2024 No. 1 overall pick was sacked on second-and-20 from the 35-yard line.Ben Morse, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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The Iranian government did not immediately acknowledge the medical furlough for Mohammadi, 52, which her supporters demanded should involve her being permanently freed.Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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Marian Price was incarcerated at the time of her sister’s death, but was given a several-hour furlough to attend Dolours’s wake, and was released from prison later that year.Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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The Jets general manager job became open last month after owner Woody Johnson fired Joe Douglas on Nov. 19 after going 31-66 during his five-plus seasons with the team.Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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To retaliate, Iran launched a direct attack on Israel on October 1, firing 181 ballistic missiles.Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
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By law, the process of—formally removing a rule from the books—follows the same rules as issuing a new rule.Lisa Gilbert and Robert Weissman, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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After years of debate, fencing that prevented elk from accessing food and competing with cattle for food will be removed, my colleague Summer Lin reports.Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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The case was previously scheduled to go to trial in August 2025, but is now expected to be dismissed.Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2024
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The manslaughter charged, which carried a maximum 15-year sentence, was dismissed.Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Trump has threatened revenge against our state, and pledged to be a dictator and terminate the Constitution.Joe Mathews, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
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He was allowed to resign, rather than be terminated.Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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The track is from Eilish's latest album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, which was released in May.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Book Retreats released its Holiday Relaxation Report, which detailed the best destinations around the world where travelers can find peace and quiet, including uncovering the top destinations for solitude.Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Ax.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ax. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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