as in culmination
the act of finishing something
The family celebrated the completion of their youngest child's education.
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Recent Examples of completion
Even more, during and after completion of the railroad, Chinese immigrants became a more sought after workforce, which effectively put a target on their backs.
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Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 26 Nov. 2024
Maye did, after all, connect with tight end Austin Hooper for a 38-yard touchdown completion in the fourth quarter, and a little later, Christian Gonzalez returned a fumble 61 yards for a touchdown.
—Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Local and state officials were on hand recently to mark a milestone — the completion of the third and final phase of construction at Pathways at Chalmers Courts, a mixed-income community in East Austin.
—Shonda Novak, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
The company has not commenced any operations and will not generate operating revenues until after the completion of the Initial Business Combination.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024
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Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 26 Nov. 2024
Maye did, after all, connect with tight end Austin Hooper for a 38-yard touchdown completion in the fourth quarter, and a little later, Christian Gonzalez returned a fumble 61 yards for a touchdown.
—Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Local and state officials were on hand recently to mark a milestone — the completion of the third and final phase of construction at Pathways at Chalmers Courts, a mixed-income community in East Austin.
—Shonda Novak, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
The company has not commenced any operations and will not generate operating revenues until after the completion of the Initial Business Combination.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for completion
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The trial is the culmination of a civil case that was filed in July 2020 by the women after a federal lawsuit was dismissed earlier that year.Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
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The law, signed by President Joe Biden in April, is the culmination of a years-long saga between TikTok and the U.S. government, which views the app's data collection practices as a potential national security threat.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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By prioritizing this level of detail, customer success teams can tailor their approach and build trust from day one.Paul Holder, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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By Theresa Iker / Made by History December 12, 2024 4:00 PM EST Donald Trump’s success with men—especially Latino men and young white men—has caused handwringing among Democrats.Theresa Iker / Made by History, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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The scale of their achievement doesn’t stop there, either.Lela London, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Others say there are opportunities for even greater achievements.Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
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But consideration of these remedies should continue — to date, the execution has been nonexistent rather than the proposals being outright failures.Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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In her new role, the veteran leader will oversee the company’s publicity and communications strategy and execution, working closely with artists across AMG’s roster and label brands.Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
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To ensure thorough and systematic implementation of the programs, the Care and Loneliness Policy Bureau of the Seoul Metropolitan Government functions as the control tower, developing and executing detailed policies to address challenges effectively.Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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By partnering with local organizations, edtech companies can access crucial assets that facilitate smoother implementation of their solutions and better serve students.Jeff Bordes, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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He was picked up shortly after his arrival by security forces and forcibly disappeared.Salma Abdelaziz, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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While an official release date hasn’t been announced yet, fans can anticipate the film’s arrival on Max sometime in early 2025.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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While the tech billionaire and The Masked Singer host are both known for their accomplishments — Musk for being the richest man in the world, Cannon for his comedic chops — their respective broods have often made just as many headlines as their talents.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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And, although the night ended in her controversial snub for this year’s award, her hair look, much like her career accomplishments, stood out.India Espy-Jones, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Completion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completion. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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