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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3
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
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
The agency is also required to follow a process for terminating DACA.
—Mathew Miranda
updated March 5, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
The parent group is seeking a temporary restraining order to prevent the district from closing the school, terminating staff or transferring students without consent while a lawsuit over the pending closure moves forward.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
In the afternoon, three extra eastbound trains will serve Millennium and Van Buren Street, run nonstop to Hegewisch and make all local stops except Museum Campus and 57th Street, terminating at Carroll Avenue.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Fort Lauderdale will have the option of terminating the new development project for any reason while the interim agreement is in place, consultant Eric Singer told the commission on Tuesday.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
Planned Parenthood said terminating Melody Health affected more than 13,000 patients enrolled at its seven clinics in Orange and San Bernardino counties.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
In her ruling, Lockard acknowledged the conflicting nature of the state’s standards for terminating a day care provider’s registration and revoking the provider’s agreement to operate.
—Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 14 Feb. 2026
In Pennsylvania, people ages 55 to 64, the group with the highest premiums, and young people 26 to 34 are terminating their coverage in higher numbers than other age groups, state data shows.
—Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
Police tried to stop the Ford and went after the vehicle briefly before terminating the pursuit, according to Wright.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
The agency is also required to follow a process for terminating DACA.
—Mathew Miranda
updated March 5, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
The parent group is seeking a temporary restraining order to prevent the district from closing the school, terminating staff or transferring students without consent while a lawsuit over the pending closure moves forward.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
In the afternoon, three extra eastbound trains will serve Millennium and Van Buren Street, run nonstop to Hegewisch and make all local stops except Museum Campus and 57th Street, terminating at Carroll Avenue.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Fort Lauderdale will have the option of terminating the new development project for any reason while the interim agreement is in place, consultant Eric Singer told the commission on Tuesday.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
Planned Parenthood said terminating Melody Health affected more than 13,000 patients enrolled at its seven clinics in Orange and San Bernardino counties.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
In her ruling, Lockard acknowledged the conflicting nature of the state’s standards for terminating a day care provider’s registration and revoking the provider’s agreement to operate.
—Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 14 Feb. 2026
In Pennsylvania, people ages 55 to 64, the group with the highest premiums, and young people 26 to 34 are terminating their coverage in higher numbers than other age groups, state data shows.
—Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terminating
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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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The cliffhanger ending is jaw-droppingly intense, but there is also an emotional fallout for Scarpetta and her family.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Pinch-hitter Logan Wade followed with a game-ending popout to Moon, and the first baseman threw his glove high in celebration.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Rather than stopping disagreements from happening, this aspect is about repairing any damage left behind.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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Tuesday’s game featured intentional clock-stopping, game-extending fouls by the Heat.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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That balcony—one of the defining features of the style—faces west toward the nearby San Jacinto Mountains and runs the length of the upper level.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2026
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In the six years since their last non-collaborative album, a new wave of young bands influenced by their crisp and orderly form of shoegaze have made the once-dormant genre one of the defining sounds of this decade.—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
11 Mar. 2026
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And Bill Clinton took military action in 1999 to stop mass-murdering Serbian dictator Slobodan Milosevic.—
Betsy McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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Huntley denied murdering the two 10-year-olds, but was convicted after a trial at London's Central Criminal Court in 2003.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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When removing the 3% annual increase cities and counties were already allowed, the cap amounted to a 5% budget increase from growth.—
Mark Dee
March 6,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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There are several organic methods for removing these persistent weeds, and some are more effective than others.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
7 Mar. 2026
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Vanderbilt got as close as 11 points in the final frame, but Ole Miss was able to hold off the Commodores’ comeback bid.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Not making enough stops defensively to thwart the Heat while subsequently only hitting 7 of 21 attempts in the final 12 minutes doomed the Hornets.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
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The unusually blunt readout underscores what could be a long enmity between the region and Tehran, with Arab Gulf states concluding that Iran’s drones, missiles, and proxies — essentially the regime itself — pose a regional threat.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Brooks then moved over to Bold in 2013 to play the strong-willed playboy Wyatt Spencer, earning another Emmy nod in 2021 and concluding his run in 2024.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Terminating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terminating. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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