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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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
Cifuentes had them 14th - six points from the play-offs - when he was axed in January.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
The landscape has been transformed since the failure of Google Glass, the search company’s early foray into smart glasses that was axed in 2015.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
“Tell your ma and pa I axed ’bout ’em too.”
From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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