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as in limits
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 demises
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 endings
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 terminations
The terminations came before the release of a report accusing the Biden administration of biased prosecutions under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act or FACE Act.
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Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
However, following news of the board terminations, the search for a new CEO has been put on hold, according to Petrie.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
The grant terminations were the final blow, but the diagnosis was the beginning of the end.
—Megan Molteni, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
All affected employees are notified at least 60 days before their terminations are scheduled to occur.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
On the Amazon side, the Teamsters’ ongoing back-and-forth has covered various arguments, such as allegations of unlawful contract terminations for workers at its delivery partners and whether the tech titan is a joint employer along with those partners.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
Haphazard grant terminations or prolonged uncertainty create chaos not only for faculty, but also for students, research staff and all the families who depend on these positions for income.
—Nara Parameswaran, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
Gardner and Sulaiman declined to comment on the terminations, citing advice of counsel.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Washington, seeks reinstatement and a court declaration that the terminations were unlawful.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
However, following news of the board terminations, the search for a new CEO has been put on hold, according to Petrie.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
The grant terminations were the final blow, but the diagnosis was the beginning of the end.
—Megan Molteni, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
All affected employees are notified at least 60 days before their terminations are scheduled to occur.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
On the Amazon side, the Teamsters’ ongoing back-and-forth has covered various arguments, such as allegations of unlawful contract terminations for workers at its delivery partners and whether the tech titan is a joint employer along with those partners.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
Haphazard grant terminations or prolonged uncertainty create chaos not only for faculty, but also for students, research staff and all the families who depend on these positions for income.
—Nara Parameswaran, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
Gardner and Sulaiman declined to comment on the terminations, citing advice of counsel.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Washington, seeks reinstatement and a court declaration that the terminations were unlawful.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terminations
Noun
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Hazelton says that ChatGPT can be helpful in the salon, but clients should be aware of its limits.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Because there are no limits on call time, the transition from customer service to therapy was often imperceptible.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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No reason was provided for the shops’ demises.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Nov. 2025
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The mission, the fourth of 2025, would also be Starship's first flight since May 27 amid a year plagued by explosive demises for the vehicle.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Same universe, different story, new endings.—
Matthew Razak,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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The first film remains the best (although X comes close), a true shocker with one of the best twist endings in horror history.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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OpenAI's most basic ChatGPT offering is free, but comes with limitations.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Councilmembers have voiced worries about the limitations of free speech, especially on college campuses.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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No deaths have been reported from the severe weather and tornado outbreak.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2026
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Among the victims were two boys, ages 12 and 14, whose deaths have rattled their community in Northeast Washington and prompted broader fears about an uptick in gun violence that typically unfolds in warmer weather.—
Marissa J. Lang,
Washington Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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Temporary cessations of hostility, but no permanent closing of the moral and social divide between debtor and creditor, and no giving up on the thought that some lives matter more than others.—
Henry Freedland,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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All lines will be using a weekday schedule, although Copley Station on the Green Line will be closed all day Monday.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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The monitor showed a slightly bent rectangle covered with dots and lines, which didn’t look so bad to me.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There could be more dissolutions and consolidations in the future.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
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The drama that sometimes follows their dissolutions speaks to a broader uncertainty in the air about how gay couples should be.—
Paul McAdory,
Them.,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Terminations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terminations. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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