as in culminations
the act of finishing something
The family celebrated the completion of their youngest child's education.
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Recent Examples of completions
Solutions, allowing 11 completions on 28 targets for 341 yards and three touchdowns.
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Jauan Jennings, who led the 49ers with 9 receiving touchdowns, is slated for unrestricted free agency — and the 49ers had only three completions on 10 targets to receivers in the blowout loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the divisional round on Saturday.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 21 Jan. 2026
There weren't many air yards attached to his completions because of all the pressure being faced.
—Ed Graney Las Vegas Review-Journal, Arkansas Online, 21 Jan. 2026
The ’63 team also had quarterback Billy Wade, who led the NFL in pass completions in 1962 and was a consummate field general.
—Charles Billington, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
During the last 45 years or so, additional sketches for the finale have surfaced, and a number of musicologists and composers have essayed completions of the movement.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
If Williams ever starts piling up the short completions at a higher percentage, the Bears are set for a long time.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
Opposing quarterbacks were hesitant to throw his way, and Hudson allowed only five completions all season (no touchdowns) in 186 snaps of man coverage with three interceptions, six passes defensed and 37 tackles.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
In a league that puts so much of an emphasis on passing and explosive completions, Roman has positioned himself as the last of a dying breed, a run-first coordinator who — at least outwardly — believes in allowing his offensive linemen to come off the ball and play downhill as ground-game blockers.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Jauan Jennings, who led the 49ers with 9 receiving touchdowns, is slated for unrestricted free agency — and the 49ers had only three completions on 10 targets to receivers in the blowout loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the divisional round on Saturday.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 21 Jan. 2026
There weren't many air yards attached to his completions because of all the pressure being faced.
—Ed Graney Las Vegas Review-Journal, Arkansas Online, 21 Jan. 2026
The ’63 team also had quarterback Billy Wade, who led the NFL in pass completions in 1962 and was a consummate field general.
—Charles Billington, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
During the last 45 years or so, additional sketches for the finale have surfaced, and a number of musicologists and composers have essayed completions of the movement.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
If Williams ever starts piling up the short completions at a higher percentage, the Bears are set for a long time.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
Opposing quarterbacks were hesitant to throw his way, and Hudson allowed only five completions all season (no touchdowns) in 186 snaps of man coverage with three interceptions, six passes defensed and 37 tackles.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
In a league that puts so much of an emphasis on passing and explosive completions, Roman has positioned himself as the last of a dying breed, a run-first coordinator who — at least outwardly — believes in allowing his offensive linemen to come off the ball and play downhill as ground-game blockers.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completions
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Full moons are culminations — don’t forget to pause and see what’s already come full circle before rushing into more.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
28 Nov. 2025
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Your questions and comments as well as gardening conundrums and successes are always welcome.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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Like past speeches, Newsom will tout the successes of California, now the world’s fourth-largest economy.—
Melody Gutierrez,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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But one accolade missing from their long list of achievements is Olympic ice dance gold, having finished just off the podium in fourth in Beijing.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Construction Safety award nominations open An annual awards banquet to celebrate construction excellence and safety is returning to Merrillville, where builders and project owners will gather in May to recognize last year’s achievements, according to a release.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
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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Not all honorees were present, but all had had a list of accomplishments read about them.—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Time and time again, people would tell me exactly what had led to their family members’ arrests or executions.—
M. Gessen,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Islamic Republic has seen the largest protests against the hardline regime in years, resulting in mass executions of individuals detained by Tehran.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Over the past year, TCS Manufacturing has secured ~15 client projects in physical AI implementations.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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One is the sorting out of the major policy implementations.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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However, with Anaheim’s recent infusion of high-end forward talent — Beckett Sennecke, Cutter Gauthier and Leo Carlsson have all broken out, and Chris Kreider and Mikael Granlund are new middle-six arrivals as well — Vatrano has fallen considerably down the depth chart.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Connecticut is home to more than 100,000 Muslims from different diasporas, as well as recent arrivals from the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia, united by the religion of Islam.—
Mariana Navarrete Villegas,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Completions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completions. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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