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

The company said later releases will add non-woven fabric formation, viscose, apparel assembly, bovine leather, and dyeing and printing chemicals.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
Gkids also plans further Imax releases of new 4K Ghibli remasters starting in fall 2026, alongside a re-release of the full library across home video platforms.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 July 2026

Definition of releases

Noun

In 2024, roughly 48,800 Americans died by suicide, a slight decrease from the peak of nearly 49,500 deaths in this manner in 2022.

— Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
The Consumer Product Safety Commission also estimated that, in 2024, there were approximately 14,700 fireworks injuries and 11 deaths, marking a 50% increase over the year before.

— Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026

Definition of deaths

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As the book published, the two wanted to know the fates of some of the US pilots lost in combat in Thailand, including McKinney.

— Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
As the pressure builds on Putin, elites around him are thinking about their own fates, and finding the likes of Aleksandr Lunin to voice their fears.

— Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Definition of fates

Noun

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
When annual results are compiled each January, winners tend to be amateur grim reapers who predicted a mix of shocking young deaths and the passings of anyone over 90.

— Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026

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