TERMINABLE Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

terminable

adjective

Definition of terminable

as in terminate

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Recent Examples of terminable The contract is terminable at will on 15 days’ prior notice. — Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026 Indefinite employment terminable only for cause had existed as early as the founding of Harvard College in 1650. — Time, 1 Oct. 2025 These transfers can be made to trusts, such as qualified terminable interest property trust which can be relatively simple and inexpensive to create and also defer estate tax on unlimited wealth. — Martin Shenkman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025 Another type of trust to consider in this situation would be a qualified terminable interest property (QTIP) trust. — Liz Weston, oregonlive, 6 Aug. 2023 She was employed on a one-year contract that was terminable at will by either the team or Neuner. — Michael McCann, SI.com, 25 June 2018

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Adjective

That control gave Puglisi the sole authority to set up new credit card accounts, change spending limits, manage card access and terminate accounts.

— Washington Post, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2021

Definition of terminate

Adjective

Loss of safe harbor Safe harbor protection grants conditional immunity to social media companies, explained Udit Mendiratta, technology and disputes partner at Argus Partners.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
Happiness is often believed to be conditional – dependent on stable finances, good health, or a clear sense of direction.

— Liesl Ehmke, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of conditional

Adjective

Natural gas demand has increased among sectors where pipeline connections remain limited or temporary supply is needed.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
Unlike previous Ebola outbreaks, this one is caused by the less common Bundibugyo strain, for which there are no proven vaccines and treatment options remain limited.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of limited

Adjective

The Fed woke up from its dream of transitory inflation and began to raise rates.

— Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
On the National Mall this week, Freedom 250 signs pointed visitors toward temporary state pavilions, a Ferris wheel and mobile, transitory history exhibits.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 3 July 2026

Definition of transitory

Adjective

The sound of Israeli drones is a constant backdrop in a city devastated by war, but which still shows tentative signs of residents trying to rebuild their lives here.

— Jane Arraf, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026
Roy declined to disclose if a tentative agreement was reached on the technology proposal because labor negotiations are in progress.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of tentative

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