- present participle of ax.
axing
Americannoun
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the act or process of chopping or trimming with an axe.
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the removal or termination of something, especially a job, program, or service.
Example Sentences
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Slate went as far as to consider axing air conditioning from the truck to keep costs in check.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
Aston Martin has confirmed it will be axing 20% of its workforce, with the firm's net losses jumping 52% last year to £493.2m.
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2026
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem this week seemed to come the closest a Cabinet official has come to a Trump axing this term.
From Slate ● Jan. 31, 2026
In the meantime, the domestic club game is in crisis with the Welsh Rugby Union keen on axing one of the four professional teams competing in the United Rugby Championship to save money.
From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026
Mr. Leroy said, “I got some extra set aside, Zeph. I ain’t axing you to do this for nothing.”
From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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