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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
Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
Indoor activities in the more than 30,000 square-foot facility include games for adults and kids from corn hole to football bowling, ping pong, pickleball, axe throwing and board games.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
The Hill, 6 Dec. 2024
But in the last day or so, Formula 1 site ‘Planet F1’ strongly suggests that hugely popular Australian F1 driver, Daniel Ricciardo, who had been recently axed from Visa Cash App Red Bull, will make a miracle comeback to F1 with the all-new Cadillac team.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Noun
He’s being investigated in the killing of a minor with an axe.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
Indoor activities in the more than 30,000 square-foot facility include games for adults and kids from corn hole to football bowling, ping pong, pickleball, axe throwing and board games.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
University of Michigan joins MIT, Harvard in axing diversity programs
Amber Duke and Steven Olikara discuss The University of Michigan’s decision to nix DEI requirements for tenured and incoming faculty.
—The Hill, 6 Dec. 2024
But in the last day or so, Formula 1 site ‘Planet F1’ strongly suggests that hugely popular Australian F1 driver, Daniel Ricciardo, who had been recently axed from Visa Cash App Red Bull, will make a miracle comeback to F1 with the all-new Cadillac team.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ax
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Chang's promotion followed Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s dismissal of former Executive Director Claire Woodall and the ascension of Paulina Gutiérrez, Woodall's deputy, to the department's top post.Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
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Since the case's dismissal, Baldwin has resumed his Hollywood career, returning to his old stomping grounds on Saturday Night Live in a variety of roles, including as Fox News host Bret Baier and former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Christian Holub, EW.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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O’Neil was sacked 26 times and took at least three sacks in five games.Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Gregory Rousseau sacked Rodgers for this historic occasion time in his career, surpassing Brady for the most sacks allowed by a quarterback in official NFL records.David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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If no legislation is passed by the House and Senate and signed by President Joe Biden after Friday night, the federal government would enact a partial shutdown that could include employee furloughs.Kristian Burt, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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Everyone else received a furlough day and plenty of support from HR to work with local governments to apply for any extra benefits that were available.Amy Huot, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
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Because all of the national leaks continue to imply that the Giants likely will fire Daboll and retain Schoen.Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 29 Dec. 2024
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He could be fired after a board of rights hearing next August.Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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The cover is sturdy and hardly noticeable, so the cleaning staff will likely not remove it.Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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Massie and Greene tried to oust Johnson from the speakership in May, but just 10 Republicans voted for the motion to remove him while 163 Democrats crossed the aisle to rescue him.Andrew Solender, Axios, 21 Dec. 2024
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The judge issued a ruling to nolle the charges against him, meaning they would be dismissed.David R. Cameron, Hartford Courant, 31 Dec. 2024
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Musk publicly dismissed these worries, but environmental groups successfully pressured Tesla to reduce its water consumption.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Dec. 2024
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Several of the companies were terminated earlier this year.Jeff Mcdonald, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Even if such a clause were to exist, Sterling has no intention of terminating his deal with Arsenal early, and is fully focused on making an impact in the second half of the campaign.James McNicholas, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Authorities did not release information as to a motive or how the men knew each other.Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
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In November Rolling Stone spoke to Gunna’s mother, Sheila Kitchens, about her son’s accomplishments after being released from jail in December 2022 under an Alford plea in Atlanta’s case against him, Young Thug, and members of their Young Stoner Life Record label.Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Ax.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ax. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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