terminate
verb (used with object)
to bring to an end; put an end to.
terminating
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present participleof terminate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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"With immediate effect our company is terminating all cooperation with Kylian Mbappe," Mengniu said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
“By originating and terminating Orange County Line trains at Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo, Metrolink can maintain a more predictable schedule for customers across the system,” Metrolink said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
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
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
