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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A total of 2,150 of the positions being axed are in Germany, with talks to be held with staff representatives in the coming weeks.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 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
Forest axed Nuno in September, with the Portuguese quickly taking over at West Ham, who had sacked Graham Potter.
From BBC • May 10, 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
That another arts program was axed, deemed “frivolous” by the school board.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
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