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as in limitation
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 demise
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 cessation
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 termination
But the court said CASA has failed to provide sufficient evidence to warrant a postponement of the termination while the case continues in federal court.
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Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 22 July 2025
The recent termination of over $1.7 billion worth of American aid contracts supporting dozens of programs in Afghanistan – of which around $500 million had yet to be disbursed – is having a devastating impact on Afghan people.
—Li-Lian Ahlskog Hou, CNN Money, 22 July 2025
Trump has recently seized on the Federal Reserve's $2.5 billion headquarters renovation project of three historic buildings on the National Mall, suggesting the ballooning cost could be grounds for Powell's termination.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 18 July 2025
Offend clients or coworkers: Social media posts that target or insult certain groups, especially in a way that reflects poorly on your employer, can lead to termination.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2025
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Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 22 July 2025
The recent termination of over $1.7 billion worth of American aid contracts supporting dozens of programs in Afghanistan – of which around $500 million had yet to be disbursed – is having a devastating impact on Afghan people.
—Li-Lian Ahlskog Hou, CNN Money, 22 July 2025
Trump has recently seized on the Federal Reserve's $2.5 billion headquarters renovation project of three historic buildings on the National Mall, suggesting the ballooning cost could be grounds for Powell's termination.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 18 July 2025
Offend clients or coworkers: Social media posts that target or insult certain groups, especially in a way that reflects poorly on your employer, can lead to termination.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for termination
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This can result in compromises on certain ideas and slower development as your team contends with the platform's limitations.—
Andrii Kovalchuk,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Lauren and Mike speak with WIRED’s Emily Mullin about why Synchron’s model is standing out, and what the promises and limitations of these interfaces are.—
Lauren Goode,
Wired News,
24 July 2025
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Despite Jill’s obvious issues, Lowes defends her character, who, like many in the show, faces an unfortunate demise.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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For a time, according to the dominant accounts of its demise, the postwar international order largely succeeded, especially in the West.—
STACIE E. GODDARD,
Foreign Affairs,
28 July 2025
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The cessation of fighting between 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. is to allow humanitarian aid to reach the three areas.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
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Notwithstanding some confusion over the precise timing of the cease-fire that has put a halt to the twelve-day war in the Middle East over Iran’s nuclear program, the cessation of hostilities seems to be holding.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 June 2025
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Make no mistake, the new 90% limit has no impact on the 2025 tax returns that will be filed early next year.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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Higher income households tend to buy more new cars, but their incomes could be above the income limit required to qualify for the deduction for interest paid on new car loans, Smoke said.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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The band's dissolution was hastened by Stone's drug abuse, which led to a pattern of ghosting his own shows.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Rapid dissolution can introduce too much of the drug too quickly, experts said, potentially causing tremors, headaches and kidney failure.—
Debbie Cenziper,
ProPublica,
23 June 2025
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This is a month of potent endings but also powerful beginnings.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
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The almost Nathan Fielder-esque twist ending is vulnerable and touching and delightfully unexpected.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
1 Aug. 2025
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Broken Arrow Public Schools said McGann left at the end of the school year to work out of state and had faced no disciplinary action while he was employed.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
1 Aug. 2025
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As of June 30, debt stood at 95.7 million euros, net of the IFRS 16 effect compared with 135.2 million euros at the end of June last year.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
1 Aug. 2025
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In the first half of this season, two major league pitchers — Boston’s Liam Hendriks and Houston’s Lance McCullers Jr. — received anonymous death threats on social media and denounced them.—
Maria Torres,
New York Times,
15 July 2025
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An official cause and manner of death are pending further investigation and toxicology results.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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“Termination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/termination. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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