QUIETUSES Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

quietuses

noun

plural of quietus

as in releases

a freeing from an obligation or responsibility was granted a quietus on the remainder of the debt in the old man's will

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the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities her unshakable belief in a blissful afterlife allowed her to meet her quietus without the slightest tinge of fear or regret

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Noun

In practice, that’s resulted in an evolving wealth of SKUs across bags, footwear, and ready-to-wear, comprising new releases and updates on brand heroes.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
Another noticeable shift has been to steer financial resources away from smaller studios toward those that make Xbox’s most iconic franchises, with the goal of more frequent major releases.

— Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of releases

Noun

The deaths were confirmed by officials from Shifa, Hamad, Nasser and Al-Aqsa hospitals, as well as an American field hospital.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
The deaths of two CIA agents and two Mexican officers in an April crash after a drug-lab raid have triggered a rare federal treason case against Chihuahua’s former top prosecutor.

— María Verza, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of deaths

Noun

Legend has it that sad fates befell those who made her angry and happy ones those who were kind to her.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026
As their interpersonal dynamics fray, a constant tug-of-war between power and vulnerability not only shapes the characters’ individual choices, but also profoundly impacts their ultimate journeys and tragic fates.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of fates

Noun

The songs above fall into three categories, as their runs reached such lengths due to artists’ passings; a record-setting movie; or multiple holidays.

— Gary Trust, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2026
What stood out most, however, was just how emotional the event was, particularly considering the many recent passings of some of our most beloved film and TV luminaries.

— Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 2 Mar. 2026

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