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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
Mathews’ lawsuit included claims for wrongful termination, retaliation, failure to pay overtime and failure to provide rest periods.
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Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
The lawsuit alleges that his termination was a result of various student complaints, all stemming from opinions that Thompson had presented in class or over email with the wider college community.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
The list includes an LAPD official facing termination and a chief from another city who publicly denied applying for the position.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
The first has a 4.4mm balanced termination and a 4-pin XLR.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
The lawsuit alleges that his termination was a result of various student complaints, all stemming from opinions that Thompson had presented in class or over email with the wider college community.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
The list includes an LAPD official facing termination and a chief from another city who publicly denied applying for the position.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
The first has a 4.4mm balanced termination and a 4-pin XLR.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for termination
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But the current legislative inspector general, who took over from Pope nearly three years ago, told the Tribune these limitations haven’t been a problem.Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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There are also limitations because of battery life.Asuka Kawanabe, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
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Global fear and loathing of Islamism is preventing a genuine wave of celebration over the demise of a butcher.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Not waiting for predators to leave the area before birthing may also play a role in a newborn fish’s demise.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
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The program also enrolled 194 people in its smoking cessation program, which led to 60 people quitting smoking.Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Dec. 2024
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What the deal entails The deal stipulates a 60-day cessation of hostilities, which negotiators have described as the foundation of a lasting truce.Tamara Qiblawi, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
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The program allows eating and drinking establishments within Los Angeles city limits to continue operating in outdoor spaces set up during the pandemic.Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Both the income limit and the exemption are increased each year with inflation.Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
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Prescott presents the dissolution of the monasteries from the numerous interlaced viewpoints of ordinary people – nuns made homeless, devout country people bewildered, the instigators of the Pilgrimage of Grace heading towards their ghastly ends.The Week UK, theweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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The high-voltage operation leads to issues such as transition metal dissolution, corrosion stress cracking and electrolyte oxidation, which result in poor coulombic efficiency and short cycle life.Matthew Dawson, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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The third—the series’ best and last—has Sam trying to repay the favor by making sure a newly married Joel isn’t sacrificing too much of himself to achieve a happy ending.Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 10 Dec. 2024
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This is histrionic and fun and has a nice ending with Michael Longfellow.EW.com, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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On the surface, this could mark the end of Baddoo’s tenure with the Tigers.Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Controlling Morocco will complete the audacious Chinese plan: The Strait, with Morocco at its southern end, is only eight miles wide.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Gun violence:Guns remain leading cause of death for children and teens in the US, report says How many mass shootings have taken place in 2024?Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Early reports of Lee’s death sparked fear and criticism in San Francisco about rampant crime, though the narrative around the incident quickly changed after police announced Momeni’s arrest and provided details about a possible motive.Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Termination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/termination. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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