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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
Older workers find layoffs and employment terminations especially tragic, given the difficulties in securing re-employment after job loss.
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Sheila Callaham, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Ongoing Drinking Water Recalls Despite the recent terminations, at least two other drinking water brands are still recalled, according to FDA records.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
The terminations come as other drinking water brand recalls remain in place.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
From ultimatums to contract terminations, here’s what to know.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2024
The company showed leniency toward workers who hadn’t exhibited a long-term pattern of breaching the policy, but only on occasion, by issuing warnings rather than terminations to those employees.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
These terminations are separate from the team restructurings and took place last week, the FT report said.
—Chandni Shah, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
Advertisement Pregnancy terminations have long been part of medical treatment for patients with serious complications, as a way to to prevent sepsis, organ failure and other major problems.
—Lindsay Whitehurst, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
Naturally oversight hearings, reports, and consistent legislative action will be needed to ensure that agency terminations aren’t undone by future administrations.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Sheila Callaham, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Ongoing Drinking Water Recalls Despite the recent terminations, at least two other drinking water brands are still recalled, according to FDA records.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
The terminations come as other drinking water brand recalls remain in place.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
From ultimatums to contract terminations, here’s what to know.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2024
The company showed leniency toward workers who hadn’t exhibited a long-term pattern of breaching the policy, but only on occasion, by issuing warnings rather than terminations to those employees.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
These terminations are separate from the team restructurings and took place last week, the FT report said.
—Chandni Shah, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
Advertisement Pregnancy terminations have long been part of medical treatment for patients with serious complications, as a way to to prevent sepsis, organ failure and other major problems.
—Lindsay Whitehurst, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
Naturally oversight hearings, reports, and consistent legislative action will be needed to ensure that agency terminations aren’t undone by future administrations.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terminations
Noun
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But the study is just a jumping-off point—there are some limitations.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
11 Apr. 2025
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But the most likely outcome for that second leg is another clear demonstration of the squad’s limitations.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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During Friday’s press conference, Buffalo Mayor Chris Scanlon said that the couple’s deaths are not being treated as a hate crime, and there is no current evidence suggesting that Chiclana knew the victims.—
Abby Monteil,
Them,
11 Mar. 2025
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Police said there is no indication of a hate crime in the deaths of Mickey Harmon and Jordan Celotto.—
Abby Monteil,
Them,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Mueller echoed this sentiment, noting that tequila’s popularity will allow producers to explore the boundaries of the spirit.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Parents must set boundaries, manage screen time, and prioritize family well-being over clicks and likes.—
Andrae Bailey,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Jan. 2025
Noun
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With the holidays approaching, many are preparing for time off and planning ahead for the widespread business and store closures that typically occur.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
The Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Container Store did not announce store closures along with its bankruptcy news Sunday.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
23 Dec. 2024
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The ability to draw statistical conclusions and use predictive analytics to reduce hazards with fewer resources is made possible by them.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Department of Justice conducted its own independent investigation and reached the same fundamental conclusions.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
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“Terminations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terminations. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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