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Recent Examples of culminate
The 15 workouts will culminate with the spring game on May 2.
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Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
The investigation was focused on the edge of Deer Creek Lakeside Way, which culminates in a dead end shortly before the lake.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Lingering questions about the mayor’s role in the scandal led the two outlets to partner for an investigation that culminated in this series.
—IndyStar, 27 Jan. 2026
The murders sparked a weeks-long search for the killer, culminating in Kohberger’s arrest.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
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Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
The investigation was focused on the edge of Deer Creek Lakeside Way, which culminates in a dead end shortly before the lake.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Lingering questions about the mayor’s role in the scandal led the two outlets to partner for an investigation that culminated in this series.
—IndyStar, 27 Jan. 2026
The murders sparked a weeks-long search for the killer, culminating in Kohberger’s arrest.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for culminate
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The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the contract was not completed and nothing had been announced by the team.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Eight seconds later, Iribarne made the first of two free throws to complete the Wolverines’ scoring.—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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But one accolade missing from their long list of achievements is Olympic ice dance gold, having finished just off the podium in fourth in Beijing.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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After interviewing for multiple head coaching jobs this month, McDaniel agreed to join Jim Harbaugh with the Chargers, who finished their second straight 11-6 season under their veteran head coach with another playoff exit in the wild-card round.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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In the meantime, here are four things (there’s plenty more) to know about the globally renowned festival that concludes Sunday and the one headed to Colorado in January 2027.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Denver Post,
31 Jan. 2026
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As the Snake year concludes, releasing excess nervous energy becomes essential.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Become crowned in glory, victory and drama, Scorpio!—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Every corner of the island bears witness to physical remnants of the seven nations whose flags once crowned its edifices, giving visitors the impression of exploring a living history book still intact.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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The film approaches its subject from three overlapping points of view, all climaxing in what appears to be the destruction of a major American city.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Dec. 2025
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Nine Democrats and two Republicans on the City Council delivered a unanimous vote to climax the Sept. 11 issuance of request for proposals.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Culminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/culminate. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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