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axing

[aks-ing] / ˈæks ɪŋ /
VERB
cut with large blade
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




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Manifold has publicly rebutted BP’s version of events, shooting back with statements defending what he described as his focused, fast-paced work aimed at axing expenses and boosting the company’s long-term prospects.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 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

At the end of last month, Amazon announced it was axing 14,000 jobs, saying it needed to be "organised more leanly" to seize the opportunity provided by AI.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025

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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