as in closing
following all others of the same kind in order or time
the terminating speech of the political convention turned out to be the most inspiring
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1
as in ending
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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2
as in stopping
to come to an end
this class will terminate with the arrival of Memorial Day
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as in defining
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 murdering
to put to death deliberately
the operative's covert mission was to terminate the leader of the opposition
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as in removing
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 terminating
Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
In response to an inquiry from the AP, a Polymarket spokesperson said the company was in the process of terminating the contract as a result of this week's revelations.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Nick Bilton, who Weiss tapped as the new executive producer of the newsmagazine last week, wrote a letter to Pelley on Tuesday evening terminating his employment.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 June 2026
The broadcaster made a series of moves to shake up the program, terminating exec producer Tanya Simon as well as correspondents Cecilia Vega and Sharyn Alfonsi after the Memorial Day holiday.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
On March 22, the school fired softball coach Angie Nicholson, five days after terminating her husband, Rick, an assistant coach.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2026
One change approved this year removes a requirement that hospitals apply for state approval before terminating a service.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
Without mifepristone, misoprostol is just as safe but slightly less effective at terminating a pregnancy.
—Christine Henneberg, STAT, 15 May 2026
During public comment at the meeting, a speaker who identified herself as a graduate from Fort Worth ISD’s Northside High School voiced her confusion and objection about cutting the board policy and called for transparency in what criteria the district would use when terminating an employee.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Verb
The long-haul route begins in Chicago and crosses a total of eight states, but the most scenic portions of the route begin as the train crosses into New Mexico and Arizona before terminating in Los Angeles.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
In response to an inquiry from the AP, a Polymarket spokesperson said the company was in the process of terminating the contract as a result of this week's revelations.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Nick Bilton, who Weiss tapped as the new executive producer of the newsmagazine last week, wrote a letter to Pelley on Tuesday evening terminating his employment.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 June 2026
The broadcaster made a series of moves to shake up the program, terminating exec producer Tanya Simon as well as correspondents Cecilia Vega and Sharyn Alfonsi after the Memorial Day holiday.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
On March 22, the school fired softball coach Angie Nicholson, five days after terminating her husband, Rick, an assistant coach.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2026
One change approved this year removes a requirement that hospitals apply for state approval before terminating a service.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
Without mifepristone, misoprostol is just as safe but slightly less effective at terminating a pregnancy.
—Christine Henneberg, STAT, 15 May 2026
During public comment at the meeting, a speaker who identified herself as a graduate from Fort Worth ISD’s Northside High School voiced her confusion and objection about cutting the board policy and called for transparency in what criteria the district would use when terminating an employee.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terminating
Adjective
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Taylor has become one of those rare non-closing relievers who demands to be rostered pretty much everywhere.—
Andy Behrens,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
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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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Before ending his career, Tanter witnessed another Laker capture the all-time scoring record as James eclipsed Abdul-Jabbar's 38,287 points.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Iraq came very close to equalizing before halftime, ending the opening half of this match on a manic run.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
17 June 2026
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Apparently, the only thing stopping him from scoring a fourth is Argentina's taking him off the pitch.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
17 June 2026
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Fans can also pick up souvenir maps when stopping at the attraction this summer.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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That was the defining feature of the immediate aftermath of one of the most iconic basketball wins ever.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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And edged to the north by the Great Lakes, is a now defining coastal culture with a history that drove industrial innovation, military security and trade.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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In December 2025, Nick Reiner was arrested on suspicion of murdering his parents, beloved filmmaker Rob Reiner and photographer/producer Michele Reiner.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
16 June 2026
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Mangione is accused of stalking and murdering Brian Thompson, age 50, a health insurance executive and father of two, on a Manhattan street in 2024.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
15 June 2026
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Do any pruning in spring or summer, and focus on removing dead or damaged branches and leaves, getting rid of crossing branches, and thinning out crowded areas to improve airflow.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 Dec. 2025
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In reality, removing these credits without a credible alternative would hit many families hard, especially those already relying on the subsidies to keep coverage affordable.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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Spurs started this season with a trip to Hong Kong and South Korea, where Son Heung-min played his memorable final game for Tottenham in front of an adoring crowd before his move to MLS side LAFC.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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Read on for our recap of the final debate over Indiana redistricting.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
12 Dec. 2025
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The authors disagreed with that earlier assessment, concluding that the bone marks were more consistent with whittling using a sharp implement.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
11 June 2026
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The House narrowly voted yesterday to allocate roughly $70 billion to the Department of Homeland Security for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol, concluding a 115-day standoff over immigration policy.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
10 June 2026
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“Terminating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terminating. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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