1
as in final
following all others of the same kind in order or time
took me to the terminal point of that bus route
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2
as in lethal
likely to cause or capable of causing death
a form of cancer that is usually terminal
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as in depot
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Recent Examples of terminal
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Putin faces terminal trouble as Ukrainian drone strikes cripple Crimea's fuel supply, making the Kerch bridge a prime target for an imminent attack.
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Melik Kaylan,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Anne Neuberger,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
The kingdom redirected a substantial portion of its oil exports through an East-West pipeline to the Red Sea terminal of Yanbu.
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Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
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Adjective
Gallagher has consistently maintained that her uncle, who was suffering from terminal cancer, died by suicide and had told others of his intentions beforehand.
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Joan Murray,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Putin faces terminal trouble as Ukrainian drone strikes cripple Crimea's fuel supply, making the Kerch bridge a prime target for an imminent attack.
—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Noun
The planes were carrying Israeli commandos to a disused airport-terminal building in Uganda, on the shores of Lake Victoria.
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Anne Neuberger,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
The kingdom redirected a substantial portion of its oil exports through an East-West pipeline to the Red Sea terminal of Yanbu.
—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for terminal
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That deficit set off a litany of Boise chances in the final 10 minutes.
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That momentous draw came in the final group-stage game of the prestigious tournament.
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The weather service also warns not to leave children or pets unattended in vehicles, as car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
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At worst, the consequences can be lethal for mothers or babies.
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Both suits suggest that the residents of Fisher Island, who are represented by the club and community association, want the fuel depot site to be redeveloped with condos.
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Although it’s often painted as a precious-metals rush, asteroid mining may first look more like the creation of fuel depots, life-support stations and supply chains for spacecraft.
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The 7-2 Kessler missed most of last season because of a shoulder injury.
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Deivis Ramos hasn’t cried since his daughters were killed in last Wednesday’s earthquakes.
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When the Guadalupe River surged through Texas Hill Country last summer, Elida Sierra Lutz and her three children were swept into the deadly flooding like debris in the current.
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Written and directed by YouTube filmmaker Curry Barker, the film, made for $750,000, tells a twisted tale of love with deadly consequences.
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During the post-closing ceremony panel, the jury president showed a sense of humor when discussing the challenges of serving as the leading member of the voting committee for a prestigious film festival, like being away from the phones all morning.
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This is covered in a standard inspection, often called a pre-drywall or pre-closing inspection.
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The fatal hit-and-run occurred less than two hours after a 13-year-old boy was killed riding on the back of a moped in Queens after his friend slammed into an open car door and then careened into a moving truck.
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The highest number of fatal attacks, the study found, occurred after high-risk behaviors, including deliberately entering waterways known to contain alligators.
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The two latter nations will face off on Friday.
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The anime adjacent series shown in the presentation’s latter half, for Turner, show its impact.
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“Terminal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terminal. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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