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terminating

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closing adj.
concluding adj.
definitive adj.
final adj.
stopping n.

ADJECTIVE

closing

Synonyms

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concluding

STRONG

final finishing

WEAK

winding-up

ADJECTIVE

concluding

Synonyms

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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

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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Getty on Tuesday delivered a written notice to Shutterstock terminating their planned tie-up, which was first announced in January 2025 and received clearance from the Justice Department in April.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026

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

From Slate ● Jun. 16, 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

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

The thundering above woke her, terminating the void.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

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