1
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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2
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
But the abrupt termination of grants with little explanation means that all scientists are feeling the impact, says Parikh.
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Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 2 May 2025
This week, the Department of Homeland Security offered some insight into how some of the terminations of student visas were decided.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 1 May 2025
In response to Trump’s termination of the program, a federal judge has blocked the administration’s attempt to rescind deportation protections and work permits for the immigrants involved — a significant legal win for the beneficiaries.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
The administration faces multiple lawsuits over deportations, terminations, and trade actions.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
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Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 2 May 2025
This week, the Department of Homeland Security offered some insight into how some of the terminations of student visas were decided.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 1 May 2025
In response to Trump’s termination of the program, a federal judge has blocked the administration’s attempt to rescind deportation protections and work permits for the immigrants involved — a significant legal win for the beneficiaries.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
The administration faces multiple lawsuits over deportations, terminations, and trade actions.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for termination
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Working around the limitations of the location, Lee created that haunting impression with a combination of dialogue, music, and camera work.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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The band has been carefully considering how to stage the concert due to Osbourne’s physical limitations.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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Reports of The Bachelor’s demise have been completely blown out of proportion.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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TVLine’s Renewal/Cancellation Scorecard has been updated to reflect The Equalizer’s demise.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
2 May 2025
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Some frontline positions may be in the middle of fierce clashes when this order comes through, and a cessation of this nature likely requires days of preparation and readiness.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
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According to a report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies, if China’s trade controls result in a cessation of such exports, the U.S. won’t be able to fill the gap — and this could threaten Washington’s military capabilities.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
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This is why the conversation about financial restitution isn’t as simple as the attorneys advocating for higher limits claim.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
11 May 2025
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The feeling of being able to push your body past its limits will give you the confidence to do amazing things in all the other areas in your life.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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Following the dissolution of their Philadelphia math-rock band Palm in 2023, founding members and singer-guitarists Eve Alpert and Kasra Kurt took time off before forming Kassie Krut with their Nicks and Grazes producer Matt Anderegg.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2025
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Elsmore has been a court referee for the Second Judicial District, which encompasses Ramsey County, since January 2023, presiding over dissolution, custody, support, domestic abuse and harassment matters.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2025
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The ending isn’t a surprise—Alonso eventually re-signed with the Mets.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
8 May 2025
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In a letter addressed to Bisignano, a group of GOP representatives said they were concerned regarding SSA staffing cuts and the ending of office leases.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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The doughnuts were mostly available for now in Kentucky and Indiana but were set to expand nationwide by the end of 2026.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Gonzales said the $50 million in support for medications would not stop flowing at the end of the year, giving the current Zambian government time to procure medications in the hope of avoiding shortages.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
9 May 2025
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Here's what to know about the death of Skype, including more information on why Microsoft decided to pull the plug.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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But what happened leading up to her death remains a mystery.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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“Termination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/termination. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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