QUIETUSES Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

quietuses

noun

plural of quietus

as in releases

a freeing from an obligation or responsibility was granted a quietus on the remainder of the debt in the old man's will

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the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities her unshakable belief in a blissful afterlife allowed her to meet her quietus without the slightest tinge of fear or regret

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Noun

In a post that circulated online on Thursday, Cyberleek framed the security breach as a protest against the gaming industry’s shift toward all-digital releases, a trend that has sparked backlash among players.

— Angela Yang, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2026
The releases are slated to extend between this fall and the end of next year.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of releases

Noun

Western nations have imposed economic and political sanctions in response to the military takeover and violent repression of opposition, which has led to the deaths of thousands of civilians and given rise to a civil war.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
The latest government data shows that the total number of deaths has surpassed the 2,299 deaths recorded in the 2018-2020 outbreak, which was previously the country’s worst on record.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of deaths

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What stood out most, however, was just how emotional the event was, particularly considering the many recent passings of some of our most beloved film and TV luminaries.

— Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 2 Mar. 2026
When annual results are compiled each January, winners tend to be amateur grim reapers who predicted a mix of shocking young deaths and the passings of anyone over 90.

— Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026

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