axed
Americanadjective
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suddenly eliminated, as a job, role, or plan.
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suddenly removed, eliminated, or cut, as a television program, movie, album, etc.
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cut down, with or as if with an axe.
Example Sentences
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But if the show was axed, what would replace such a popular format that brings in crucial younger audiences and provides more than 30 hours of output in every series?
From BBC • May 20, 2026
When Colbert announced last year that his show was being axed by CBS after this season, there were reports that the program was losing up to $50 million a year.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
In 2017, Disney sued a New York company offering “Star Wars” and “Frozen” character knockoffs at birthday parties, but voluntarily dismissed the case a year later after a judge axed most of its trademark claims.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
His world tour was cancelled and deals he had with brands were also reportedly axed.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
The sheriff axed, “This boy y’all’s running down ain’t in a place called Buxton, is he?”
From "The Journey of Little Charlie" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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