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or fulfilment
1
as in execution
the doing of an action
her commendably prompt fulfillment of any assignment given her
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2
as in realization
the state of being actual or complete
he saw the entire project through, from initial idea to final fulfillment
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Recent Examples of fulfillment
Certainly a category to keep an eye on, while business trends continue to make this a challenging time for women in the workplace and women look outside of corporate America for fulfillment.
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Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
As a reminder, analysts focus on orders to gauge demand rather than sales, which may reflect past order fulfillment.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
The firm’s Atlanta fulfillment center will remain open to provide distribution services for American Eagle.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
The company sees opportunities in segments like complex health care logistics, e-commerce returns, international shipping lanes, offering fulfillment and distribution services to small and medium-sized businesses and growing its global supply chain presence.
—Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
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Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
As a reminder, analysts focus on orders to gauge demand rather than sales, which may reflect past order fulfillment.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
The firm’s Atlanta fulfillment center will remain open to provide distribution services for American Eagle.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
The company sees opportunities in segments like complex health care logistics, e-commerce returns, international shipping lanes, offering fulfillment and distribution services to small and medium-sized businesses and growing its global supply chain presence.
—Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fulfillment
Noun
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This, if gone unchecked or unaccounted for, can lead to a lack of execution, less command in the strike zone and a higher walk rate because of it.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Most appeared to be young men thrown into the pit without care, leading archaeologists to suspect that the site marks the aftermath of a skirmish, battle or mass execution.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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That realization led them to launch their 50/50 media equity pledge back in 2022, a commitment to spend equally on men’s and women’s sports media.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
26 Jan. 2026
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This might not seem like such a profound realization for a lion of the festival circuit.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
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South Korea’s legislature hasn’t ratified the trade agreement due to a dispute over conflicting interpretations of its implementation.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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There’s also a chance to postpone it, as earlier this month, Representative Jim Baird, a Republican from Indiana, introduced a bill to delay implementation of the ban for an additional two years.—
Jen Reeder,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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KidsFest activities will return for Sundays at Petco Park, with select Sundays throughout the home schedule dedicated to saluting different military branches, accomplishments and history.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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While heading to a Pro Bowl is always a great accomplishment, Sanders knows nothing is solidified for his role in 2026.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Pipkins is charged with kidnapping and first-degree murder in perpetration of a kidnapping.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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People around the world were decrying the perpetration of a genocide.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
16 Oct. 2025
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Many professionals focus on big projects and headline achievements, but research shows that soft skills and visibility strongly influence promotions.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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But the research underscores how school matters across achievement levels — and each day makes a difference.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Conservative nonprofit Turning Point USA created counter-programming to Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show performance that the organization says is more aligned with their values.—
Sandra Gonzalez,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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Sunday, February 1, marked the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, when the best and brightest in the music industry gathered in Los Angeles to fête the greatest albums and performances of the last year.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
2 Feb. 2026
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Matt Van Komen, one of the tallest players in all of college basketball at 7-4, added 6 points, 8 rebounds and 5 blocks as the Red Wolves struggled to find success in the lane with his presence defensively.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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After more than a decade of success, the 2000s saw a recession that some thought might spell the end of the space sim genre.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Fulfillment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fulfillment. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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