terminus

noun

Definition of terminusnext
as in extremity

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Recent Examples of terminus The town is the terminus of the Rauma Railway, one of Norway’s most scenic train journeys. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Baxter State Park, home to Mount Katahdin—the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail—provides breathtaking landscapes and challenging trails for outdoorsy families. — Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 30 May 2026 Smart sprinklers attach to the terminus of any standard hose and can be placed anywhere in your yard. — Christopher Null, Wired News, 23 May 2026 The perfect final stop on Route 66 Speaking of California’s connection to Route 66, the road unofficially ends at the Santa Monica Pier, but Mel’s Drive-In is at its technical terminus. — Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for terminus
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terminus
  1. extremity
  2. boundary
  3. extent
  4. termination
  5. end
Noun
  • These shorts deliberately restrict blood flow from the lower extremities, causing veins to bulge as blood pools.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
  • The neat critical narrative is that MUSIC’s untouchable extremity knocked rage unconscious, both with its glass-shattering production and zeitgeist-engulfing sprawl.
    — Eli Enis, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026
Definition of extremity
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  • For Telemundo and NBCUniversal, the tournament has been a great opportunity to test the boundaries of innovative broadcasting, digital and social media options and enhancements.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 July 2026
  • When the dog crosses that virtual boundary, for example, escapes from the backyard, the tracker sends a message to the owner.
    — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of boundary
Noun
  • Fabian Ruiz, scorer of Spain’s opening goal, also provides those runs from deep, which may explain his surprise inclusion ahead of Barcelona midfielder Pedri, but not to the same extent as Merino.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • Deploy autonomous agents to handle the entirety of day-to-day execution to the greatest extent possible.
    — Thenuka Karunaratne, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of extent
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  • The lawsuit described plaintiffs who were selected for termination while on maternity or paternity leave, and others who were on medical leave for disabilities.
    — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 14 July 2026
  • The head of the University of Missouri System, for example, warned employees at the time that their online speech could result in termination.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
Definition of termination
Noun
  • Sharp, a rookie second-round draft pick from Houston, continued to impress at both ends of the floor with big shots and big stops on defense.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
  • But stepping out of the Georgia prison proved not to be the end of the uphill battle the father of two faced after his wrongful conviction.
    — Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
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“Terminus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terminus. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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Nglish: Translation of terminus for Spanish Speakers

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