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
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
That project was the Kansas City International Airport terminal replacement, the largest infrastructure project in the city’s history.
—Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Igor Studenkov, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
An expensive new terminal at O’Hare Airport is viewed as pivotal to American’s efforts to change an increasingly dour narrative about its ability to keep up with the Joneses of the airline industry.
—Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
That includes doing a run down through what is called terminal count, which happens at T-10 minutes, holding the count at T-33 seconds and resetting the clock back to T-10 minutes and running through it again to just under T-30 seconds.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
That project was the Kansas City International Airport terminal replacement, the largest infrastructure project in the city’s history.
—Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
The proximity to Pace bus 318 and the CTA Blue Line Forest Park terminal, should help address that.
—Igor Studenkov, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
An expensive new terminal at O’Hare Airport is viewed as pivotal to American’s efforts to change an increasingly dour narrative about its ability to keep up with the Joneses of the airline industry.
—Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for terminal
Adjective
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His final memorial services will be held in Chicago on March 6 and 7.—
MATT BROWN,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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The final product is a Southwestern desert vibe with a luxe, Palm Springs twist; effortlessly blending sepia photos, raw materials, colorful decor, and contemporary comforts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Takaichi has pledged to revise security and defense policies by December to bolster Japan's military capabilities, lifting a ban on lethal weapons exports and moving further away from postwar pacifist principles.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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The biopolymer shots are not approved by the FDA, which has warned about potentially lethal side effects.—
Theresa Braine,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The whole family will find merriment in hopping aboard the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, a four-hour, 26-mile, round-trip journey that begins and ends at the historic depot in Blue Ridge.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Tanimoto family boarded a train at the Gridley depot July 9, 1942, leaving behind a full peach harvest that went uncollected.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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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Washington — The House of Representatives is set to consider whether a collision avoidance system that supporters say could have prevented last year’s deadly midair collision near Washington should be required on every plane in the US.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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That pause came six days after yet another judge vacated Williams’ lengthy sentence for the deadly 2001 shooting on the Santee campus, a decision that could clear the way for his release.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But the Airlines for American trade group, the military and the major general aviation groups that represent business jets and small plane owners backed a competing and more comprehensive House bill that was just introduced last week.—
Josh Funk,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Francesco Risso, who helmed Marni after Castiglioni’s departure in 2016 through last year, took the brand in a more avant-garde, experimental direction.—
Nicole Phelps,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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American Canyon police said the rider was not licensed to operate the motorcycle and was not wearing a helmet at the time of the fatal collision.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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The shooting drew national attention, leading prominent civil rights attorney Ben Crump to visit with Belt-Stubblefield’s widow and to condemn the fatal shooting.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Other alternatives such as offering a seller credit to cover potential post-closing assessments or adjusting the purchase price to reflect the risks of such costs are also being employed.—
Michael L. Hyman,
Miami Herald,
29 Dec. 2025
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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 25 Feb. 2026.
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