1
as in final
following all others of the same kind in order or time
took me to the terminal point of that bus route
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2
as in lethal
likely to cause or capable of causing death
a form of cancer that is usually terminal
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as in depot
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Recent Examples of terminal
Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 1 Aug. 2025
In 2023, the Chicago Sun-Times reported that Bertucci had testified about getting his gambling terminals from an organization linked to former Chicago mob boss James Marcello, and from Casey Szaflarski, whom federal authorities said ran the mob’s video poker operations.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2025
Grappling with chronic illness, an unstable childhood and the looming reality of her mother's terminal cancer diagnosis, Thorne reached a breaking point.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
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Adjective
The new runway and an accompanying sixth terminal would boost annual passenger throughput from 84 million to 150 million although opponents are concerned about environmental impacts, and myriad veto points in the British zoning system can cripple infrastructure plans.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 1 Aug. 2025
In 2023, the Chicago Sun-Times reported that Bertucci had testified about getting his gambling terminals from an organization linked to former Chicago mob boss James Marcello, and from Casey Szaflarski, whom federal authorities said ran the mob’s video poker operations.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
Per Billboard, representatives for Collins clarified that the nature of his stay is not related to any terminal condition.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2025
Grappling with chronic illness, an unstable childhood and the looming reality of her mother's terminal cancer diagnosis, Thorne reached a breaking point.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for terminal
Adjective
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Making it to the final round, Shell Shock'd was up against Tacos Wuey Detroit and a newcomer that recently opened in southwest Detroit.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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Those who believe the King will make the final decision on Prince Harry, and those who think Prince William—who will one day be King—is ultimately calling the shots.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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For its lethal injection, Florida uses a combination of a sedative, a paralytic and a drug that stops the heart, the outlet reported, citing the state Department of Corrections.—
Lesley Cosme Torres,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Zakrzewski is set to be executed by lethal injection at 6 p.m. ET on Thursday at the at Florida State Prison in Railford, about 45 miles southwest of Jacksonville.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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Also in the bill is $21 billion for restocking the country’s munitions arsenal and expand production, $12 billion to improve infrastructure at military depots and shipyards, and more.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
25 July 2025
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An oil depot in the Krasnodar Krai region where Sochi is located was also struck, though the extent of the damage remains unclear.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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The video is the latest in a lengthy stream of controversies the probation department has faced in recent years.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2023
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The shooting happened the day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.—
Joey Cappelletti and Mike Householder,
Anchorage Daily News,
15 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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The clinic helps prevent the spread of this deadly disease in the U.S.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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The man faces five criminal charges including unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon and criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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An audit initially prompted by two Canyon Crest Academy seniors who last year investigated their school’s nonprofit foundation has found a number of instances of financial mismanagement by San Dieguito Union High School District’s school foundations.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Anderson was manager of Lake Mary’s Little League World Series title team last year.—
Steve Gorches,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Simmons said very few improvements have been made to the highway, even as the fatal accidents continue to happen.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
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The 2024 case was not fatal, health department spokesperson Kimberly Harry indicated on July 28.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Highlife arose in the Fante coast of Ghana in the 19th century, where natives curated infectious polyrhythms through primarily brass instruments, local drums, guitars, the Akan Seprewa—some which derived from Caribbean soldiers and British military brass bands.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The rate of spread would be different based on how infectious the disease is and the effectiveness of the vaccine, as well as the vaccination rates.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
10 July 2025
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“Terminal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terminal. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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