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
That’s a near-90% completion rate.
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Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
The All-Pro cornerback has allowed just six completions through three games.
—Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
Young biggest first-half completion went for 16 yards.
—Mike Kaye
september 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
Both completions were to Akeed Ali, who briefly moved into the quarterback role late in the game, as did Logan Tretter.
—Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
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Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
The All-Pro cornerback has allowed just six completions through three games.
—Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
Young biggest first-half completion went for 16 yards.
—Mike Kaye
september 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
Both completions were to Akeed Ali, who briefly moved into the quarterback role late in the game, as did Logan Tretter.
—Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for completion
Noun
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The deal marked a culmination of sorts for Kohli, 37, who has now spent most of his life working at Friendly’s in some capacity.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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This marks the culmination of a journey that began shortly after Sting's retirement.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As the New York Knicks gear up for what could be a title-contending season in 2025-26, the head coach that led them to their most success this century was spotted several time zones away.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Lilith’s success spawned a backlash, which was inevitable, and the whiteness of its 1997 lineup led to valid criticism of its lack of inclusivity.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
30 Sep. 2025
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CatVideoFest 2025 has clawed past the $1 million mark, an achievement for the franchise launched in 2016 by filmmaker Will Braden, who apparently does a darn good job curating the best cat videos from across global social media.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
28 Sep. 2025
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In a video released on social media, Adams spoke with pride about his achievements as mayor, including a drop in violent crime.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hybrid Intelligence Operations demand executives who can create synergies between human creativity and machine execution that neither could achieve alone.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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For Tipsword, the issue is less about the concept and more about execution.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Even if agreed, implementation will face significant logistical and security challenges, leaving the region’s stability uncertain.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The new openings come after Costco's controversial implementation of a new policy that allows shoppers with its more expensive Executive Membership an exclusive, hour-long shopping window in the morning.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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In short, their arrival in Central Florida, in addition to the two maximum contract extensions the Magic handed out the past two summers — to Paolo Banchero in July (five years, $240 million) and to Franz Wagner (five years, $224 million) the summer before — means Orlando is going for it.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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That all came to an end with the arrival of the Swedish streaming service.—
Roy Trakin,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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The former Vice President’s choice to spotlight his work this evening, on a night all about celebrating the accomplishments of successful Black trailblazers in this country, was also clearly intentional—and a fitting touch, no less.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
28 Sep. 2025
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At the after party, see an awards ceremony and celebrate your accomplishment with food, drink and fun.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Completion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completion. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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