terminus

Definition of terminusnext

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Recent Examples of terminus But at its southern terminus, that impression begins to shift. Josh Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026 The difference stood out, especially on a drive with his son to Buck Hill, where the northern terminus of the trail is located. Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 6 Apr. 2026 Rescue crews responded to an injured hiker who was found near the shelter at Springer Mountain, the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026 There also may be an additional terminus located in west Orange County, staff said, with options being explored at Laguna Hills Transportation Center, Goldenwest Transportation Center and Newport Transportation Center. Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for terminus
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terminus
Noun
  • The most obvious answer was that the story, on a deeper level, needed to be timeless, a tale of a desperate person facing moral dilemmas of increasing extremity while trying to hold fast to their values.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
  • The boy also had multiple blunt trauma injuries to his extremities that were in the process of healing, according to the medical examiner, which detected trace amounts of methamphetamine in the boy’s body.
    City News Service, Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Set one clear boundary around your time today and follow it so your work stays consistent and controlled.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The fundamental processes governing brain health — genetics, neural and synaptic plasticity, and neuroinflammation — do not respect the arbitrary boundaries drawn between neurology and psychiatry.
    Eric J. Nestler, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Yet, the rise of artificial intelligence presents significant challenges, particularly regarding the extent to which AI should be permitted to control critical systems.
    Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
  • Respiratory therapists should be allowed to practice to the full extent of their professional scope.
    Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Noun
  • Paramount agreed to pay the termination fee as part of its agreement to buy the entirety of WBD, but the cost lives on WBD's books until the close of that deal.
    Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 6 May 2026
  • The termination notice comes nearly a year after Affinity Gaming ended 24/7 operations at Buffalo Bill’s Resort on July 6.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • Toward the end of 2023, Dukes was arrested after leading police on a high-speed chase from west suburban Oak Brook to Chicago.
    Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The Bruins managed to keep it tight through the end of the first, with the Sabres taking that 1-0 lead into the first intermission.
    Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026

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“Terminus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terminus. Accessed 10 May. 2026.

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