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terminating

ADJECTIVE

closing

Synonyms

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concluding

STRONG

final finishing

WEAK

winding-up

ADJECTIVE

concluding

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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

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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 the letter terminating Pelley's contract on Tuesday, Bilton accused him of hijacking the staff meeting to disparage Bilton, his qualificatons and intentions with "remarkable incivility and contempt".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Medication management, such as mifepristone plus misoprostol and a D&C are also used for terminating unwanted pregnancies.

From Salon • May 26, 2026

This has allowed plaintiffs and lower courts to second-guess the Administration’s reasons for terminating TPS.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

After having a baby in February 2020, Duarte said Grillo told her she had been replaced, “effectively terminating her,” according to the lawsuit, which she filed the following year.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 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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