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
Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
The company is also adding an export component to an existing LNG terminal near Ensenada, Mexico, called Energía Costa Azul, which is expected to be finished by spring of next year.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Boise’s municipal airport expansion and terminal improvement project is pegged at no more than $700 million to be complete by 2029.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 26 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
They were taken to the terminal by bus and were offered hotel room and meals.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
The company is also adding an export component to an existing LNG terminal near Ensenada, Mexico, called Energía Costa Azul, which is expected to be finished by spring of next year.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
The film follows Fisher as Ruby, a former coal-truck and school-bus driver, who when facing a terminal illness sets off in her yellow mini-bus through the Appalachian mountains on a final journey to reconcile with her past and her fractured family.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Boise’s municipal airport expansion and terminal improvement project is pegged at no more than $700 million to be complete by 2029.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for terminal
Adjective
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Tactically, the most notable feature of the final was how regularly the two goalkeepers found themselves in bizarre positions, rushing out to close down attackers in wide areas.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The largest came on the final play, as Texas couldn’t get back to the line of scrimmage in time to spike the ball and continue a possible game-tying drive.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Tennessee law holds that those who committed crimes before 1999 can choose between being put to death by lethal injection or the electric chair.—
Evan Mealins,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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And of course 100% lethal to the child.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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According to an investigative report compiled by the Middle East Forum, using on-the-ground sources embedded in Iranian military installations across Syria since 2018, Iran has not only constructed underground tunnels and weapons depots for its disposal.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The pencil-thin dining room was introduced as part of the train depot’s 2014 renovation.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 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
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In April, Gumrukcu’s lavish life came crashing back to reality when he was found guilty of orchestrating a deadly hit on a former business partner who threatened to unveil the slippery Los Angeles businessman’s fraudulent past.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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What started as a joyful dance party on the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah suddenly became one of the first targets and deadliest sites of a surprise terror attack by Hamas.—
Gaby Vinick,
ABC News,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Supplies are limited, and at this price, codes won’t last long.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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Overall, crime in Over-the-Rhine, where thousands of people visit every weekend for dining and nightlife, is up by about 47% compared to last year, according to a city database.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The crossover came amid recent turmoil, including Colbert’s show being canceled by in July and Kimmel's temporary suspension by ABC in September following controversial comments about the fatal shooting of political activist Charlie Kirk.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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And one expert has suggested that steel or concrete barriers can also help guard against deadly attacks like the one in Grand Blanc Township, as well as unintentional fatal wrecks and may even help businesses stave off plaintiff lawsuits.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Fubo and Hulu + Live TV will continue to be available to consumers under distinct brands post-closing, with Hulu continuing to be available in the larger Disney bundle.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Terminal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terminal. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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