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as in limitation
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
I've reached the termination of my patience with you kids
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as in demise
the act of ceasing to exist
feels that the voluntary termination of one's life should be left entirely up to the patient
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as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
at the termination of the movie, please throw away any empty food containers in the appropriate bins
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Recent Examples of termination
The developer asked the judge to grant an economic termination, which typically happens when a building is damaged by a natural disaster, and the repairs would cost more than the value of the building.
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Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
The termination of those rights is supposed to take place in Florida’s dependency courts, where judges must meet a much higher legal threshold in order to sever the relationship between parents and children.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
The company also denied that termination of Vaughn’s work as a contractor was retaliation for his complaints.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Pelley shortly thereafter accused Weiss of lying in describing his termination.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 June 2026
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Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
The termination of those rights is supposed to take place in Florida’s dependency courts, where judges must meet a much higher legal threshold in order to sever the relationship between parents and children.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
The company also denied that termination of Vaughn’s work as a contractor was retaliation for his complaints.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Pelley shortly thereafter accused Weiss of lying in describing his termination.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for termination
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However, the new deduction limitation on top-earning individuals now applies to trusts and estates, according to a footnote in the Joint Committee on Taxation's recent tax explainer, better known as the Bluebook.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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And much of the export revenue upside isn’t actually reaching the Kremlin’s coffers, because the limitations on fuel exports have forced the government to pay billions of dollars in compensation to refinery owners.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
4 June 2026
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Beyond the question of how an angrite-spawning protoplanet could have arisen so early on, the details of its demise are unknown.—
Jenna Ahart,
Scientific American,
9 June 2026
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Poor Drainage Heavy clay and soggy soil can suffocate hydrangea roots and lead to root rot, eventually ending with the demise of your plant.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
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The latest collection, Vibrations of Spring, celebrates the end of winter, the cessation of snow and silence, the way light changes as summer approaches.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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After negotiations that lasted nearly nine hours, Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire, contingent on a cessation of Hezbollah fire and the removal of Hezbollah operatives from southern Lebanon.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Businesses inside the security zone will still be allowed to operate under strict capacity limits.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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Those starting out with smaller investment limits might consider coins or small bullions, while those with higher balances to transfer might consider using a gold IRA.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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But Hartman's water system is on the brink of collapse, prompting SB 157, which allows for rapid dissolution under certain circumstances.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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Again, as Bungie’s only game now with nothing else greenlit, that could lead to the slashing or shutdown or dissolution of the studio entirely.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Popularized by a beer commercial during the 1986 World Cup, it’s used to rally on teams with its repetitive (albeit nonsensical) syllables as well as its upbeat ending.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Prince also excelled at crafting perfect song endings, and this is undoubtedly one of his best.—
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson,
VIBE.com,
7 June 2026
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While Carver was born on the farm near the end of the Civil War, visitors today can see a reconstructed cabin marking his birthplace.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The purpose and the extent of hunting were radically altered by the arrival of European guns and markets—the killing of wild animals became an occupation with commercial ends, for both whites and Indians; and wild hides and wild meat became the goods of an insatiable marketplace.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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In May 2026, Marcelin was convicted of first-degree murder, tampering with physical evidence and concealment of a human corpse in connection to Leyden's death.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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This death marks the 58th homicide in Kansas City in 2026, compared to 71 at this time last year, according to data tracked by The Star, which includes fatal police shootings.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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“Termination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/termination. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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