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
Ohio's seeding will be determined after the completion of league games this weekend.
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ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
During the first round and quarterfinals, games will end when a team leads by 10 or more runs after the completion of the seventh inning or 15 or more runs after completion of the fifth inning.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
On his Linkedin page, Swadley has a single post, from three years ago, celebrating his completion of a master’s degree program at Fresno State University.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
IntelliCode-style suggestions analyze project context to deliver more relevant code completions, while expanded refactoring and code analysis tools help surface potential issues earlier in the workflow.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
During the first round and quarterfinals, games will end when a team leads by 10 or more runs after the completion of the seventh inning or 15 or more runs after completion of the fifth inning.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
On his Linkedin page, Swadley has a single post, from three years ago, celebrating his completion of a master’s degree program at Fresno State University.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
IntelliCode-style suggestions analyze project context to deliver more relevant code completions, while expanded refactoring and code analysis tools help surface potential issues earlier in the workflow.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for completion
Noun
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The marathon is often the culmination of years of mentorship and dedication.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The service Saturday represented the culmination of nine days of funerals and celebrations for Jackson, who died last month at age 84.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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By all accounts, the campaign against Iran’s military assets has achieved success.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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How to Use Costco’s Chipotle Copycat Chicken Costco’s Flame Seared Chargrilled Chipotle Chicken has already enjoyed a lot of social media success.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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As for lifetime achievement honors, Robert Smigel presented Stephen Colbert with the Walter Bernstein Award for critiquing the power elite on his late-night show, which will air its final episode in May.—
Malia Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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This achievement is particularly important because drones operate under demanding conditions such as vibration, motion, limited power supply, and fluctuating communication signals.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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End-of-game execution is the other thing that has to take a leap forward.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Fully integrated into day-to-day workflows, the tool was built with domain experts for operational precision, helping teams move from opportunity to execution faster and with greater confidence.—
Travis Edmonds,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles World Airports officials signaled openness to delaying implementation until after the Skylink train opens, citing affordability concerns.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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According to the researchers, shifting the blockchain processes closer to the hardware level resulted in performance improvements of up to 500 times and energy efficiency gains of as much as 10,000 percent compared with conventional implementations.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Upon arrival, firefighters checked the property for any signs of danger after receiving additional reports of a possible gas odor and concerns that a gas line might have been damaged in the incident.—
CBS News Atlanta Staff,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The duo’s arrival signals a new era in Kansas City, but that February goal for both remains the same.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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When times are tough, keeping up the daily grind is a meaningful accomplishment.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Queen Victoria used the wire to congratulate President James Buchanan on the accomplishment, widely considered an engineering marvel at the time.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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The realization follows her across the album in both sound and context.—
Larisha Paul,
VIBE.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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When that realization hits, the fallout will not be gentle.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Completion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completion. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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