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as in limitation
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
I've reached the termination of my patience with you kids
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as in demise
the act of ceasing to exist
feels that the voluntary termination of one's life should be left entirely up to the patient
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as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
at the termination of the movie, please throw away any empty food containers in the appropriate bins
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Recent Examples of termination
Ruhtenberg appealed her termination with the state and got her job back in November.
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Huo Jingnan,
NPR,
23 June 2026
It was slated for termination in 2017, but litigation and later actions of the Joe Biden administration complicate the timeline.
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Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Point one in this deal says that there will be an immediate and permanent termination of military operations, including in Lebanon.
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CBS News,
21 June 2026
These acts were a part of the state’s termination policy of Native communities, which sought to assimilate Native communities into mainstream society.
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Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for termination
Huo Jingnan,
NPR,
23 June 2026
It was slated for termination in 2017, but litigation and later actions of the Joe Biden administration complicate the timeline.
—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Point one in this deal says that there will be an immediate and permanent termination of military operations, including in Lebanon.
—
CBS News,
21 June 2026
These acts were a part of the state’s termination policy of Native communities, which sought to assimilate Native communities into mainstream society.
—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for termination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for termination
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The evidence suggests helping people with physical and cognitive limitations stay home costs states less than the alternative, which is nursing home care.
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The only limitation to implementing produce market pop-ups or deliveries in Baltimore is funding.
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In a sense, Western multinationals unwittingly created their chief global competitors, along with the conditions for their own demise.
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Iserson also touched on Ponies‘ modest viewership, which ultimately led to its demise despite strong critical acclaim.
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Starting an exercise program, eating better, smoking cessation -- these are all examples of behaviors that require serious commitment to implement and maintain.
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Tehran insists that the deal’s implementation start with a cessation of all fighting — including between Israel and Hezbollah.
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At the same time, the city's latest Point-in-Time count found homelessness within Sacramento city limits has declined.
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Everyday businesses most at risk To counter the threat, businesses and leaders should invest in cyber defenses, upgrade old systems or patch faulty software, and limit who has access to critical systems, the Five Eyes leaders said.
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Following the abrupt dissolution of Disney’s $1 billion investment in OpenAI’s Sora text-to-video app, Shin stressed that there are no plans to use A24’s existing IP to create GenAI tools.
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Coincidentally or not, that pained study of marital dissolution, co-starring Jolie’s then-husband Brad Pitt, intersected with the couple’s real-life breakup — not to mention Jolie’s grief over the death of her mother, Marcheline Bertrand.
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But this Powerball story has a sad ending.
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The crowd of 42,056 was poised for another wacky Cubs-Brewers ending, though most of those who stuck around seemed to be road-tripping Cubs fans.
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By spinning off its freight unit, the remaining FedEx is focused on parcel and logistics services, while emphasizing higher-margin end markets.
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England won five corners in the additional 6 minutes at the end.
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Juan Andres Gonzalez, 18, is facing a first-degree murder charge in the stabbing death.
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The last goal came at the death, toward the end of stoppage time.
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“Termination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/termination. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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