terminus

[tur-muh-nuhs] / ˈtɜr mə nəs /

NOUN

end

Synonyms

STRONG

accomplishment achievement adjournment attainment cease cessation close closing closure completion conclusion consequence consummation culmination curtain denouement desuetude determination discontinuance ending execution expiration expiry finale finis finish fulfillment issue omega outcome payoff perfection period realization resolution result retirement stop target termination upshot

WEAK

bottom line desistance end of the line last word sign-off stopping point wind-up wrap-up

Antonyms

STRONG

beginning cause commencement continuation defeat failure forfeit frustration imperfection inception initiation introduction neglect opening origin source start unfulfillment worthlessness

Example Sentences

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Excited chatter returned to a dim sum shop at the high-speed rail terminus.

From Seattle Times

The military controls most of the route to the strategic town of Port Sudan on the Red Sea, home to an oil pipeline terminus, port and airport.

From Washington Post

Sacramento was the state’s first incorporated city and later became the western terminus of the transcontinental railroad.

From Washington Post

Along with not just picking whatever the most blogged-about terminus is this year and charging a package to your credit card, Steves suggests learning about your chosen spot ahead of time.

From Seattle Times

The MacArthur Park/Westlake station was the original Western terminus of Los Angeles’ first subway, with a plaza that looks out to the park.

From Los Angeles Times

terminus

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