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Recent Examples of termed
Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Saturday night’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves at Kaseya Center was the latest example of his ability to bounce back, leaving in the first quarter due to what the team termed leg soreness, listed as questionable to return at that point, and then back on the court in the second period.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Preliminary results from the clinical trial that Christina joined, termed the Remain-1 study, indicate that the procedure is working as intended to stabilize weight after GLP-1 therapy.
—Elie Dolgin, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Dec. 2025
Following two decades of experience on the board of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla, Maryanne Pfister is selected as its new board president after her predecessor, Steve Strauss, termed out.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2025
Johnson grew up Protestant, in what would now be termed an evangelical church, a defining aspect of his life through his early adulthood.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 13 Dec. 2025
Commissioner Joe Carollo, who frequently found himself at the center of controversies, is termed out of his District 3 seat, and Thursday is his final meeting.
—Miami Herald, 10 Dec. 2025
In 2026, three of the council members, Brian Goodell in District 2, Trish Kelley in District 4 and Wendy Bucknum in District 5, will be termed out.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025
The program has since termed his injury a hamstring strain.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 3 Dec. 2025
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The governor is termed out at the end of this year, and is widely believed to be a top contender in the 2028 presidential race.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Saturday night’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves at Kaseya Center was the latest example of his ability to bounce back, leaving in the first quarter due to what the team termed leg soreness, listed as questionable to return at that point, and then back on the court in the second period.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Preliminary results from the clinical trial that Christina joined, termed the Remain-1 study, indicate that the procedure is working as intended to stabilize weight after GLP-1 therapy.
—Elie Dolgin, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Dec. 2025
Following two decades of experience on the board of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla, Maryanne Pfister is selected as its new board president after her predecessor, Steve Strauss, termed out.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2025
Johnson grew up Protestant, in what would now be termed an evangelical church, a defining aspect of his life through his early adulthood.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 13 Dec. 2025
Commissioner Joe Carollo, who frequently found himself at the center of controversies, is termed out of his District 3 seat, and Thursday is his final meeting.
—Miami Herald, 10 Dec. 2025
In 2026, three of the council members, Brian Goodell in District 2, Trish Kelley in District 4 and Wendy Bucknum in District 5, will be termed out.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025
The program has since termed his injury a hamstring strain.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 3 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for termed
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The 19-year-old suspect in Saturday’s attack was arrested at a hospital after his father called the FBI, saying his son confessed to him.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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The couple operated a car rental business called Driver Power Rentals.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The rover, named SCARABS, comes from the Lunar and Planetary Exploration Laboratory at UEL and focuses on compact design, hardware validation, and long-term lunar infrastructure rather than spectacle.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Dame Helen Mirren was named the recipient of the 2026 Cecil B, DeMille Award at the Golden Globes for her contribution to the film and entertainment industries.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The company aims to scale up its distribution footprint and leverage its physical stores — dubbed Alo Sanctuaries — not just as transactional spaces but hubs for community-building experiences.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
10 Jan. 2026
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But this week, the unwelcome house guest, dubbed Yellow 2120 by researchers, finally got his formal eviction notice.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Federal officials have said the agents acted in self-defense and labeled the incident an act of domestic terrorism, while Democratic officials have rejected the self-defense assertion.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Inspired by the King of Cheeses, cheeses labeled Parmesan will have a similar, but often less complex taste.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
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Spears' conservatorship, by contrast, is designated for those unable to manage their own finances or provide for their own personal needs.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Jan. 2026
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To clear room on their 40-man roster, the Rockies designated right-hander Bradley Blalock for assignment.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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Lionsgate has officially greenlit a sequel to The Housemaid, titled The Housemaid's Secret.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Jan. 2026
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Hoover also told the outlet that her next two books, currently titled One Good Reason and One Bad Reason, will have overlapping stories and likely be released on the same day.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Over the years, Taylor has been nominated for 9 Emmys for her roles in projects like Two and A Half Men, Hollywood and most recently,The Morning Show.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Actually, short, white, old men are also most of the actors nominated tonight.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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When the dollar weakens and other currencies strengthen, investments denominated in those currencies become more valuable when converted back into dollars.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
4 Jan. 2026
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Western governments moved to freeze Russian assets denominated in US dollars, prompting governments in Russia — as well as China — to look for ways to decrease exposure to American policy decisions, Lindahl said.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
25 Dec. 2025
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“Termed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/termed. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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