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present participle of terminate.

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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

STRONGEST

closing

WEAK

conclusive final terminal

ADJECTIVE

definitive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONGEST

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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terminating

In certain ciliates, stop codons have evolved to specify amino acids instead of terminating protein production.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026

Fully insured, state-regulated plans require insurers to give you written notice before terminating coverage — usually 30 or 60 days.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 12, 2026

At an abortion awareness rally in 1969 where women were sharing their experiences of having abortions, Steinem was encouraged to share her own story about terminating a pregnancy.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

Employers sometimes err on the side of caution, fearing lawsuits, and try to avoid terminating anyone on a job-protected leave.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

With a second equivocal report in hand, Bush was on the verge of terminating fission research altogether as a war program.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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