1
as in final
following all others of the same kind in order or time
took me to the terminal point of that bus route
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2
as in lethal
likely to cause or capable of causing death
a form of cancer that is usually terminal
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as in depot
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Recent Examples of terminal
Dr. Sabooh Mubbashar, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2025
There have been observations that some patients with terminal illness manage to hold on until after a certain holiday or date.
—Michelle Riba, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2025
Tiffany-Ann Taylor, New York Daily News, 5 May 2025
The Airport Authority says it will be staffed with extra people in the terminals Wednesday to help address any issues travelers may have.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2025
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Adjective
And dementia is a terminal condition — one that affects arguably the most vital organ in the human body.
—Dr. Sabooh Mubbashar, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2025
There have been observations that some patients with terminal illness manage to hold on until after a certain holiday or date.
—Michelle Riba, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
The 122-acre Brooklyn Marine Terminal (BMT) has been reduced to a deteriorating container port; a cruise terminal that sees visitors less than 100 days a year; a handful of industrial tenants; and the city Department of Transportation’s rock-crushing operation.
—Tiffany-Ann Taylor, New York Daily News, 5 May 2025
The Airport Authority says it will be staffed with extra people in the terminals Wednesday to help address any issues travelers may have.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for terminal
Adjective
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The big didn’t even log a single second in the final two periods.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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The pieces are easy for little fingers to manipulate, and the final project is delightful—an archery set that shoots little balls at a target!—
Adrienne So,
Wired News,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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Oscar Franklin Smith is set to be executed by lethal injection for the 1989 murder of his estranged wife, 35-year-old Judith Robirds Smith, and her sons.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The last electrocution was in 1990, the method has been lethal injection since that time.—
Ray Hanley,
Arkansas Online,
21 May 2025
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Documents reviewed by The News show that plans have been in the works to replace the broken pumps at the depot for nearly a year.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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In March 1984 Lonoke bought the inactive depot on behalf of the society.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The video is the latest in a lengthy stream of controversies the probation department has faced in recent years.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2023
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The shooting happened the day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.—
Joey Cappelletti and Mike Householder,
Anchorage Daily News,
15 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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Meanwhile, Russia is making steady gains in Ukraine, and Putin is preparing a summer offensive that could be the deadliest of the war so far, an expert has assessed.—
Isabel van Brugen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Drone video shows tornadoes' damage in Kentucky morning after deadly storms 01:30 4.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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David Beckham appeared bent out of shape last weekend.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
13 May 2025
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She will be joined by special guests Girl In Red and The Last Dinner Party, who were confirmed for the gig last November.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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From cold cases cracked decades later to trials still underway, here are 18 fatal crimes that occurred at colleges and universities.—
Corin Cesaric,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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Saturday’s crash in Brooklyn was the second fatal hit-and-run in the borough in a week, cops said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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Being outdoors exposes them to several risks, including catching diseases such as herpes viral conjunctivitis, feline AIDS, leukemia, and infectious peritonitis, according to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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During a recent morning rehearsal the two laughed often and the result was infectious.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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“Terminal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terminal. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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