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
Morgan previously rewarded homegrown talent like defensive end Derrick Brown, running back Chuba Hubbard, cornerback Jaycee Horn and right tackle Taylor Moton before the completions of their respective contracts.
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Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
As Gonzalez stood behind one end zone during 11-on-11s, Drake Maye carved up the Patriots’ defense with a slew of underneath completions and a couple long balls.
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Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
The former Texas standout Miami gave three starts to in his rookie season was dealing all practice, consistently throwing aggressive passes that turned into completions.
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Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
Online courses providers show a similarly vast scale in users and certificate completions.
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Bryan Penprase,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Smith followed that up with a couple of short completions to wide receiver Isaiah Williams and fullback Andrew Beck.
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Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Morton also led the Broncos with pass attempts (1,594) and completions (907).
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
As for its well completions—or fracking—crews, Diamondback will go from four to five crews.
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Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
Keenum finished his career in 2011 as one of the most accomplished players in NCAA history, the record holder in numerous statistical categories, among them passing yards (19,127), total yards (20,114), passing touchdowns (155), total touchdowns (178) and completions (1,546).
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Joseph Duarte,
Houston Chronicle,
4 May 2026
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
As Gonzalez stood behind one end zone during 11-on-11s, Drake Maye carved up the Patriots’ defense with a slew of underneath completions and a couple long balls.
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Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
The former Texas standout Miami gave three starts to in his rookie season was dealing all practice, consistently throwing aggressive passes that turned into completions.
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Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
Online courses providers show a similarly vast scale in users and certificate completions.
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Bryan Penprase,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Smith followed that up with a couple of short completions to wide receiver Isaiah Williams and fullback Andrew Beck.
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Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Morton also led the Broncos with pass attempts (1,594) and completions (907).
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
As for its well completions—or fracking—crews, Diamondback will go from four to five crews.
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Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
Keenum finished his career in 2011 as one of the most accomplished players in NCAA history, the record holder in numerous statistical categories, among them passing yards (19,127), total yards (20,114), passing touchdowns (155), total touchdowns (178) and completions (1,546).
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Joseph Duarte,
Houston Chronicle,
4 May 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.
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Smart textiles and wearables continue to generate a lot of interest and there is meaningful early-stage development work happening, but successes to date remain largely niche.
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The next step is turning battlefield successes into standardized systems that every brigade can field.
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The Hall of Fame honors persons who have made outstanding contributions in the arts, sciences or management of television over a lifetime career or via singular achievements.
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LeBron James's eight-year tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers, though marked by an NBA championship and record-breaking achievements, concluded with his decision to depart.
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The only pick lacking in accomplishments so far is Zaccharie Risacher, whom the Hawks took first in 2024.
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And at Eboigbodin’s official visit at UCLA, his birth family from Nigeria and host family in Southern California were able to come together for the first time, celebrating his accomplishments and giving the future Bruin confidence that UCLA was home.
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For spring, the Docksides and Campsides models were reinterpreted in leather executions by historic American tannery Horween Leather Company.
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Since then, neither a bipartisan push to ban the practice nor a competing effort to bring nitrogen gas executions to Ohio has gone anywhere.
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Even simple implementations can improve responsiveness without increasing staffing costs.
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These implementations were also instrumental in immediately communicating some of the trends driving new takes on the high-end fragrance category.
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New arrivals of conscription-age Ukrainians, broadly 23 to 60, would be excluded from fresh protections as Kyiv seeks to replenish troops after staggering battlefield losses.
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Although the trains no longer run, the place is ready for arrivals.
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“Completions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completions. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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