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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
Early termination of the deal with Interparfums sees its beauty business go mostly dormant.
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Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
In New Orleans, Acadian Ambulance Service announced the termination of an employee for this reason.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
In Tennessee, multiple professors have faced investigations or termination for statements made about Kirk online, including at Middle Tennessee State University, Austin Peay State University, University of Tennessee Knoxville.
—Angele Latham, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Sep. 2025
Letterman also spoke out again about CBS' termination of The Late Show, which Stephen Colbert took over in 2015.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2025
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Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
In New Orleans, Acadian Ambulance Service announced the termination of an employee for this reason.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
In Tennessee, multiple professors have faced investigations or termination for statements made about Kirk online, including at Middle Tennessee State University, Austin Peay State University, University of Tennessee Knoxville.
—Angele Latham, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Sep. 2025
Letterman also spoke out again about CBS' termination of The Late Show, which Stephen Colbert took over in 2015.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for termination
Noun
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Kansas City’s limitations in the running game have become apparent, exacerbated by a difficult early schedule against title contenders the Chargers and Eagles.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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The work, published in Optica, demonstrates that lens-free nonlinear pinhole imaging can unlock sharper, broader, and more sensitive mid-infrared vision, without the limitations of traditional lenses.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, the home furnishings industry was undergoing a major shift with the rise and demise of various direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Like the viewers, those who worked on Chief of War had a similar reaction to the news of Nahi’s untimely demise.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
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Offering smoking cessation, nutrition counseling, stress management workshops and fitness incentives can reduce claims related to preventable conditions.—
Jessica Stroud,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Or that cessation triggers withdrawal symptoms—including pain, fever, and diarrhea—similar to those faced by opioid abusers.—
Kevin Sabet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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By turning a blind eye to scalpers, even giving them the tools to bypass limits and harvest tickets, Live Nation has acted as the promoter, the primary ticket seller, the artists’ manager, and the scalper.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
19 Sep. 2025
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The team successfully demonstrated quantum squeezing of the motion of a nanoscale particle, a motion whose uncertainty is smaller than the quantum mechanical fluctuations usually considered the ultimate limit.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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Still, the elephant in the room remains the People’s Party’s attitude toward Thailand’s sacrosanct monarchy, since reform of Article 112 lay behind Move Forward’s dissolution.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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Wright notified the researchers of the dissolution a day later.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Naturally, the Chargers' medical staff will check things out, but this could be season-ending for the Los Angeles running back.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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As summertime comes to a close, the autumnal equinox reminds us that every ending is also the beginning of something new.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
21 Sep. 2025
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Co-host Alfonso Ribeiro announced at the end of the show that the Season 34 premiere’s viewership doubled compared to Season 33, proving that this season will be one to watch.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Tanner Gordon was not on a lot of bingo cards to be the Rockies’ best starting pitcher at the end of the 2025 season.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
17 Sep. 2025
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Many on the right have reacted strongly to those perceived to be celebrating or mocking Kirk's death, calling for consequences such as losing their jobs or in Omar's case, being censured.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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But there is no evidence that the vaccines in use now cause any other major safety risks, including pediatric deaths.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Termination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/termination. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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