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
Christopher Tayler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The letter, with copies to four other IDNR officials, also indicates preliminary talks about terminating the North Point lease were held well in advance of the April letter.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Earlier this month, a federal judge temporarily prevented the government from terminating millions of dollars in public-health grants awarded to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
—Benjamin Mazer, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
The policy also clarifies that officers will not be disciplined for terminating a chase.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Some people received a letter terminating their leases, just hours after the fire was extinguished.
—Amanda Hari, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
In October, the judge entered final judgment in the $400 million countersuit case from Baldoni and his codefendants, effectively terminating their January 2025 legal action against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds and The New York Times.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Ensuring that there is a policy and process in balance for hiring, compensating, and terminating the president.
—Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The case was dismissed with leave by the district attorney, a procedural move under North Carolina law that removes a case from the court docket without terminating it and allows prosecutors to reinstate the charge under limited circumstances.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
Davies more or less browbeat her into terminating the pregnancy, and dropped out of college.
—Christopher Tayler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The letter, with copies to four other IDNR officials, also indicates preliminary talks about terminating the North Point lease were held well in advance of the April letter.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Earlier this month, a federal judge temporarily prevented the government from terminating millions of dollars in public-health grants awarded to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
—Benjamin Mazer, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
The policy also clarifies that officers will not be disciplined for terminating a chase.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Some people received a letter terminating their leases, just hours after the fire was extinguished.
—Amanda Hari, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
In October, the judge entered final judgment in the $400 million countersuit case from Baldoni and his codefendants, effectively terminating their January 2025 legal action against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds and The New York Times.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Ensuring that there is a policy and process in balance for hiring, compensating, and terminating the president.
—Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The case was dismissed with leave by the district attorney, a procedural move under North Carolina law that removes a case from the court docket without terminating it and allows prosecutors to reinstate the charge under limited circumstances.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 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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Powell this week oversees his third-to-last meeting as chair, with his term ending on May 15.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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With the deadline approaching, a stake sale may be considered in the fiscal year ending March 2027.—
Ashutosh Joshi,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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The controversy began at the end of a planning and zoning meeting last Thursday, when the council member raised concerns about Border Patrol agents stopping people in the community.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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States such as Minnesota should also look to civil law as a basis for stopping baleful and unlawful ICE tactics.—
Aziz Huq,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cooperation will remain the defining test.—
Vaishali Nigam Sinha,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In Hollywood, where perception is everything, that narrative risks defining him permanently.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Elliott is accused of murdering retired FBI agent Owen Pollard, who was a partner in VanPoll firearms disposal.—
Oline H. Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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In 2009, 22-year-old Amanda Knox was wrongfully convicted of murdering her roommate while studying abroad in Italy.—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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Snapp, the drug policy researcher, insists that Mexico’s ban is a setback by removing a safer alternative to cigarettes.—
María Verza,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Pacaso manages everything, with scheduling and other logistics handled through the company’s proprietary platform, removing the friction—and the trust gap—that often comes with private exchanges.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
31 Jan. 2026
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The final project aims to blend elements from space sims, first-person shooters, MMOs, and more into a massive amalgamation set in a huge, persistent universe.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The show created by Levy and his son Dan about a wealthy family forced to live in a tiny town would dominate the Emmys in its sixth and final season.—
ANDREW DALTON,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, eclipses in March and August — concluding a series that began in 2024 between you and Pisces — bring a long personal storyline to completion.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Once the Olympics get underway, events will run through February 22, with the Closing Ceremony concluding the Milano Cortina Games and handing off the torch to France, host nation of the French Alps 2030 Winter Olympics.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Terminating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terminating. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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