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
Darnold set the tone with his first completion of the game, a 51-yarder to Rashid Shaheed.
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Dallas Morning News, 25 Jan. 2026
Sites is scheduled to begin construction by the end of 2026 or early 2027 with completion by 2033.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
Tournament rules dictate that play is suspended at an even number of games, or upon completion of a tiebreak.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Nearly two decades later, it was officially scrapped on January 23, 2026, following the completion of a $1 billion technology upgrade.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
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Dallas Morning News, 25 Jan. 2026
Sites is scheduled to begin construction by the end of 2026 or early 2027 with completion by 2033.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
Tournament rules dictate that play is suspended at an even number of games, or upon completion of a tiebreak.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Nearly two decades later, it was officially scrapped on January 23, 2026, following the completion of a $1 billion technology upgrade.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for completion
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San Dieguito’s Director of Teaching Learning and Education Brieahna Weatherford said getting to this point has been incredibly challenging, the culmination of two years of work.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The wife of Patriots owner Robert Kraft launched the Pawtriots on the first day of training camp last July, in partnership with local animal shelters across New England, a culmination of years in the making.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 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
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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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However, in recent years, expanding through acquisitions has required more sophisticated thinking and execution.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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The stock reflects a flawless execution scenario, with limited leeway for mistakes in light of challenges from China and modest short-term growth.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 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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Look for an Edition from Marriott on the V&A waterfront this spring, the arrival of Mama Shelter in downtown later in 2026 and small stylish spots like Atzaro Luxury Boutique Hotel.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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One popular strain of urban-policy thinking opposes gentrification—the arrival of affluent people into poor neighborhoods—and argues that poverty should be rectified by ever greater expenditure on public housing.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
29 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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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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“Completion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completion. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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