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as in ends
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 ceases
to come to an end
this class will terminate with the arrival of Memorial Day
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as in defines
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 assassinates
to put to death deliberately
the operative's covert mission was to terminate the leader of the opposition
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as in removes
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 terminates
That appears to be behaving a bit like an oceanic hot spot, leaving a trail of massive eruptions across the Snake River Plain that terminates at the immense calderas beneath present-day Yellowstone.
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ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2026
And Republicans are on the clock, operating under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, which terminates military operations after 60 without congressional approval.
—Claudia Grisales, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
Two of the most important alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz are Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline, which terminates at the Red Sea port of Yanbu, and the United Arab Emirates' ADCOP pipeline, which feeds the export terminal at Fujairah.
—Victor Ordonez, ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Andrew Fleischman, a Georgia defense attorney who is not involved in Moore's case, said that means authorities could seek murder charges against a woman who intentionally terminates her pregnancy after there's cardiac activity.
—CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
When a glacier terminates in a lake, the warmth of the water can speed up the ice’s melting, making the glacier flow faster, thin and retreat, thereby expanding the size of the lake.
—Dan McGrath, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
And while the three-way zipper design provides great access to the main packbag, the central zip terminates underneath the toplid.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
The elevator services the lobby on the 5th floor and terminates at the reception desk.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
It is located out where little else is — at Sunrise Boulevard and Flamingo Road, just before Sunrise terminates at the Sawgrass Expressway.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2026
And Republicans are on the clock, operating under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, which terminates military operations after 60 without congressional approval.
—Claudia Grisales, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
Two of the most important alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz are Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline, which terminates at the Red Sea port of Yanbu, and the United Arab Emirates' ADCOP pipeline, which feeds the export terminal at Fujairah.
—Victor Ordonez, ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Andrew Fleischman, a Georgia defense attorney who is not involved in Moore's case, said that means authorities could seek murder charges against a woman who intentionally terminates her pregnancy after there's cardiac activity.
—CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
When a glacier terminates in a lake, the warmth of the water can speed up the ice’s melting, making the glacier flow faster, thin and retreat, thereby expanding the size of the lake.
—Dan McGrath, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
And while the three-way zipper design provides great access to the main packbag, the central zip terminates underneath the toplid.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
The elevator services the lobby on the 5th floor and terminates at the reception desk.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
It is located out where little else is — at Sunrise Boulevard and Flamingo Road, just before Sunrise terminates at the Sawgrass Expressway.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terminates
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The ideal time to plan for next summer is as soon as the previous summer ends.—
Theo Wolf,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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The win ends trainer Todd Pletcher’s Derby drought.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The Director of the Atlantic City International Airport tells CBS News the airline makes up about 85% of its business, and if the airline ceases operations, hundreds of jobs would be impacted.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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If Spirit ceases operations, passengers with tickets for upcoming flights should file claims with the issuer of the credit or debit card used to purchase the tickets.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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What defines Canneseries today?—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Long hours remain one of the biggest and most measurable culprits, with the report saying 35% of workers globally work more than 48 hours a week—occupational-health research often defines long working hours as 55 hours or more a week.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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That assassinates Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sparking retaliatory attacks by Iran across the Middle East.—
Jill Lawrence,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Soleimani assassination | Trump orders a drone strike in Iraq that assassinates Qasem Soleimani, an influential Iranian military commander.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
1 Mar. 2026
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Tent sweeps, in which the government removes tents from public areas, are a human rights concern.—
Jeremy Wolff,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Anything that disrupts the water’s surface tension — or removes it altogether — can spare your backyard from swarms.—
Ryan Brennan
April 30,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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The film conveniently concludes in 1988, five years before Chandler’s abuse allegations came to light.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Powell, meanwhile, is set to step down as Fed chair when his term concludes on May 15, capping an eight-year tenure as the leader of the central bank.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Luke then successfully stops two blasts from the training remote while not being able to see.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
4 May 2026
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Kathryn Stockett, who published her blockbuster novel The Help in 2009, is back with her first new book in 17 years—The Calamity Club—and she’s headed to Alabama on one of her first book tour stops.—
Southern Living Editors,
Southern Living,
4 May 2026
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Each day, Skylar wakes up with a vision and executes it entirely on her own, from the outfit to the accessories.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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There are eight major candidates vying to become the next state Superintendent of Public Instruction, a nonpartisan office that oversees the Department of Education and executes the state Board of Education’s policies.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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