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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
If the Senate terminates the filibuster procedure, debate on legislation would be limited.
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George Petras, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Notably, the facilities at the summit are closed from late October through the beginning of May; during this time of year, the train terminates at Waumbek Station, which sits at 4,000 feet.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
There is a single two-lane road into and out of Black Rock City, which terminates at the Burning Man gate.
—Denver Nicks, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2025
Netflix’s Chaos Monkey randomly terminates instances in production to force engineers to build services that survive failures.
—Mukul Garg, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
When an employer terminates, or is found to have terminated, an employee without cause, the contract (outside of the unionized setting) seldom entitles the employee to ger her job back.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
His One Big Beautiful Bill Act terminates the investment and production tax credits for wind and solar by the end of 2027.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
If the judge terminates the settlement, the detention centers would be closed to third-party inspections.
—Valerie Gonzalez, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
It is fed by the Southern Patagonian Ice Field in the Andes Mountains and terminates in Lago Argentino.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2025
George Petras, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Notably, the facilities at the summit are closed from late October through the beginning of May; during this time of year, the train terminates at Waumbek Station, which sits at 4,000 feet.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
There is a single two-lane road into and out of Black Rock City, which terminates at the Burning Man gate.
—Denver Nicks, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2025
Netflix’s Chaos Monkey randomly terminates instances in production to force engineers to build services that survive failures.
—Mukul Garg, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
When an employer terminates, or is found to have terminated, an employee without cause, the contract (outside of the unionized setting) seldom entitles the employee to ger her job back.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
His One Big Beautiful Bill Act terminates the investment and production tax credits for wind and solar by the end of 2027.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
If the judge terminates the settlement, the detention centers would be closed to third-party inspections.
—Valerie Gonzalez, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
It is fed by the Southern Patagonian Ice Field in the Andes Mountains and terminates in Lago Argentino.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terminates
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If the state ends HHAP, the county hopes to find other sources of revenue to fund the shelters and other homeless programs, either from the general fund or elsewhere, said Kim Nava, a county spokesperson.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Other signs of unseasoned wood are bark that is tightly attached and a wet, fresh-looking center with lighter and drier looking wood near the edges or ends.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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The world never ceases to produce grist for discussion.—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
30 Dec. 2025
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Rithy has made several films about the Cambodian victims of the Khmer Rouge era, but here the focus seems to be on the crucible of disillusionment through which everyone must pass when the world ceases to cohere with our vision of it.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
1 Dec. 2025
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This expanding screen defines the Legion Pro Rollable concept.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Locals cherish the balance between welcoming visitors and preserving the serenity that defines their hometowns.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The solution removes moisture from the nail plate to ensure a long-lasting finish and contains biotin to strengthen the nails.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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Suarez told Fox News Digital that diverting offenders away from prosecution removes a critical point of accountability.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Randall will be transported to Sacramento County once his federal case concludes.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The announcement concludes a two-month search following the unexpected departure of Haley Carter, the previous VP of Soccer Operations & General Manager, who left the club in November to join fellow NWSL side Washington Spirit.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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The team that stops the run and mitigates mistakes will win this one.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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The group stops to talk to one who took a fall while riding his bike in his neighborhood.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The firm also named it one of its top picks for 2026 as the company executes its turnaround.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
5 Jan. 2026
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At its core, a processor is a computing engine that executes instructions to complete tasks.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Jan. 2026
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Leadership that dismisses or undermines inclusion inflicts real harm on students, faculty, and staff.—
Wanda James,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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Lanthimos dismisses any anxiety the industry might have about accommodating neurodivergent performers.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
12 Jan. 2026
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