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
The walkway is expected to open in December, and the parking garage is slated for completion in fall 2026.
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Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Jones tore into the Rams for season highs of 33 completions and 49 attempts in an last month’s win at SoFi Stadium.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
The Mustangs set up the score with a trick play as Roberts connected with Michael Saucedo for a 37-yard completion on a receiver pass.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
Franklin was 3 of 19 on such targets during his rookie season, as well, so through 27 career games, Nix has tried him deep down the field 35 times and come away with five completions.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
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Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Jones tore into the Rams for season highs of 33 completions and 49 attempts in an last month’s win at SoFi Stadium.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
The Mustangs set up the score with a trick play as Roberts connected with Michael Saucedo for a 37-yard completion on a receiver pass.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
Franklin was 3 of 19 on such targets during his rookie season, as well, so through 27 career games, Nix has tried him deep down the field 35 times and come away with five completions.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for completion
Noun
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For homeowners, the couple's guilty pleas marked the culmination of years of financial strain and emotional turmoil.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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In the recordings, Neves Valente described the attack as the culmination of long planning.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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My highest priority, now and always, is the well-being and success of our students, teachers, and the staff who support them.—
Ashley Paul,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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This comes roughly a year after the success of Weaver’s unit during the 2025 season led to interviews with the New Orleans Saints and Chicago Bears for their head coach openings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Most Gazans who had come of age or graduated from university in 2006 when Israel’s blockade was imposed were in 2023 reaching the second half of their thirties without ever having had a job, despite their impressive educational achievements.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Watson’s combination of scientific achievement and controversial remarks created a complicated legacy.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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To take it from idea to information to knowledge to execution.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The firm praised management’s execution and says the stock is highly underappreciated by investors.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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The policy and its implementation are consistent with the Montessori mission at Holliday, but policy and practice are districtwide.—
Connye Griffin,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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The award includes $8,448,000 in implementation funds aimed at reducing traffic fatalities and serious injuries.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The clean double-breasted buttons instantly add elegance to your airport outfit, especially when paired with a matching Amazon Essentials Turtleneck and sleek black Libin Wide-leg Dress Pants to keep you warm and comfortable from takeoff to arrival.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Upon arrival, officers found the injured man and woman, and the officers applied a tourniquet and recruited help from emergency medical personnel, per the release from PPB.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Some of her incredible accomplishments also happen outside of the studio.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 Nov. 2025
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Planting a simple pot of herbs or flowers stimulates positive feelings, self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Study time Like the tight ends, the Rams’ coaching staff had its own realization after the Jacksonville game.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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The laughter their sketches were getting was based on the audience’s realization of just how charged these issues were.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Completion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completion. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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