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present participle of terminate.

terminating

ADJECTIVE

closing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

concluding

STRONG

final finishing

WEAK

winding-up

ADJECTIVE

concluding

Synonyms

STRONGEST

closing

WEAK

conclusive final terminal

ADJECTIVE

definitive

Synonyms

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actual categorical clear-cut conclusive decisive definite exhaustive precise reliable specific ultimate unambiguous

WEAK

absolute closing complete completing concluding determining downright ending express final finishing flat out last limiting nailed down perfect plain real settling straight out terminal

Antonyms

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ambiguous false imprecise indefinite inexact questionable uncertain vague

WEAK

incomplete inconclusive interim temporary unreliable

ADJECTIVE

final

Synonyms

STRONGEST

closing concluding eventual last-minute ultimate

STRONG

end finishing lag latest latter terminal

WEAK

crowning hindmost supreme

Antonyms

WEAK

beginning commencing continuing first inconclusive interim introductory opening persistent starting temporary

NOUN

stopping

Synonyms

STRONG

block ceasing check closing delay desisting deterring discontinuance end ending finish halt halting hesitation holding pause remaining suspension wait

Antonyms

STRONG

beginning commencement continuation go introduction opening persistence start

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In focusing on elective abortion procedures, the court didn’t address all procedures for terminating a pregnancy.

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026

The agreement, which includes terminating military operations, will be signed Friday, with nuclear talks continuing for 60 days.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

After the couple read the results, Jesse said that they’d discussed beforehand whether they’d consider terminating the pregnancy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

It reached the point where Slot and the Liverpool hierarchy were more than fine with Salah terminating his contract a year early, to leave on a free this summer.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

A shout of laughter greeted his entrance; noisy at first, and terminating in Grace Poole’s own goblin ha! ha!

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

terminating

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