as in finished
brought or having come to an end
there is an effort to restart the terminated negotiations
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as in ended
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
we need to terminate the discussion for this evening, but we'll resume tomorrow morning
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as in concluded
to come to an end
this class will terminate with the arrival of Memorial Day
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as in defined
to mark the limits of
terminated the area set aside for the runners to change their clothes with a series of folding screens
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as in assassinated
to put to death deliberately
the operative's covert mission was to terminate the leader of the opposition
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as in removed
to let go from office, service, or employment
he was terminated for constantly coming in to work late
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Recent Examples of terminated
Ashley Paul, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Georgia’s athletic department is also seeking $390,000 from former defensive end Damon Wilson II, claiming his transfer to Missouri terminated his name, image and likeness agreement with the Bulldogs’ collective.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Citing Department of Children and Families records, Howard wrote that 497,918 people were terminated from Medicaid based on income-eligibility reasons between March 2023 and March 2024 and had not been reinstated as of March 2024.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
In a complaint filed Wednesday in Suffolk Superior Court, the Commonwealth admits to the mistake made by the governor’s office in paying Cook to begin with, arguing that he is not entitled to the money due to being terminated for cause.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Herrera’s parental rights were terminated in 2021, less than a year after Michigan raised its cutoff levels for cocaine in saliva.
—Lucas Waldron, ProPublica, 6 Jan. 2026
After Spears' conservatorship was terminated in 2021, Aguilera showed her support for the mother of two on various occasions — whether through media appearances or posts shared on social media.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
For hundreds of employees at Paramount Skydance, led by CEO David Ellison, taking a voluntary buyout package evidently was preferable to coming back to the office full-time — or getting involuntarily terminated.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025
Executive employees will also be eligible for severance packages ranging from three to six months of base salary if terminated without cause, depending on length of service.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Nov. 2025
Verb
Meanwhile, county leaders, including Executive Bob Cassilly, are calling for the superintendent to resign or be terminated.
—Ashley Paul, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Georgia’s athletic department is also seeking $390,000 from former defensive end Damon Wilson II, claiming his transfer to Missouri terminated his name, image and likeness agreement with the Bulldogs’ collective.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Citing Department of Children and Families records, Howard wrote that 497,918 people were terminated from Medicaid based on income-eligibility reasons between March 2023 and March 2024 and had not been reinstated as of March 2024.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
In a complaint filed Wednesday in Suffolk Superior Court, the Commonwealth admits to the mistake made by the governor’s office in paying Cook to begin with, arguing that he is not entitled to the money due to being terminated for cause.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Herrera’s parental rights were terminated in 2021, less than a year after Michigan raised its cutoff levels for cocaine in saliva.
—Lucas Waldron, ProPublica, 6 Jan. 2026
After Spears' conservatorship was terminated in 2021, Aguilera showed her support for the mother of two on various occasions — whether through media appearances or posts shared on social media.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
For hundreds of employees at Paramount Skydance, led by CEO David Ellison, taking a voluntary buyout package evidently was preferable to coming back to the office full-time — or getting involuntarily terminated.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025
Executive employees will also be eligible for severance packages ranging from three to six months of base salary if terminated without cause, depending on length of service.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terminated
Adjective
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The 1900s residence has four bedrooms and five baths in roughly 2,800 square feet across three levels, plus a finished basement.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
9 Jan. 2026
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This session highlights the steps and decisions that shaped the shorts, showing how AI can enhance an artist’s creativity and streamline the path to a finished film.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Just weeks after the fun ended, Mosley must convince boosters, donors and fans that 2025 doesn’t have to be a one-off.—
Mac Engel
January 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Royals are one of nine MLB teams that have ended deals with Main Street Sports this week.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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Both concluded the same year, after which McHale played Tad O'Malley on The X-Files reboot.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The first project – converting the former Sedgefield Elementary into a Montessori program for pre-K through 6th grade – concluded in August.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Hudson’s makeup artist, Tonya Brewer, blurred her pores using a mattifying powder, volumized her lashes with a few swipes of a smudge-free mascara, defined her pout with a long-lasting lip liner, and more.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The team overcoming those injuries defined the season.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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North Texas will soon have a Charlie Kirk Parkway, dedicated to the memory of the 31-year-old conservative activist who was assassinated last September.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Jan. 2026
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Former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were assassinated in their home in June.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
12 Jan. 2026
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Investigators removed the children from Brian's home.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The move means the UAE has removed British universities from a list of higher education institutions eligible for state scholarships amid growing tensions over London's decision not to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization, The Financial Times reported.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Owner Jason Boso fixed that, infusing $2 million into the 10-year-old bar on better bathrooms, a covered section of the patio and a re-done kitchen.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas News,
3 Apr. 2023
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McKee also held a medical license in Nevada, which expired in June 2025.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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McManus missed a 55-yarder at the first-half clock expired, missed a PAT that would’ve put the Packers up 12 midway through the fourth quarter and missed a 44-yarder that would’ve put them up six with about three minutes remaining.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Terminated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terminated. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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