COMPLETIONS Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

completions

noun

plural of completion

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 So outside of a few completions to receiver Terry McLaurin, a couple of scrambles by Daniels and the long toss to Williams, Washington struggled to move the ball. — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 At the same time, the Panthers saw very little impact from their pass rush — a disappointment considering the beleaguered state of Houston’s offensive line — and Stroud didn’t struggle to find short completions. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026 Three completions went to senior wide receiver Colten Van Dyke for 73 yards and two TDs. — Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Three of his completions went to rookie receiver De’Zhaun Stribling, who continues to have a strong start to his pro career. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Jones, who went 5-3 as Purdy’s replacement starter last season, started hot Thursday night with completions to Stribling (21 yards) and Luke Farrell (13 yards). — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026 Current weakness largely reflects supply decisions made years ago, while construction pipelines have already contracted sharply and future completions are expected to decline. — Tony Julianelle, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Mahomes began with three straight completions — the first to Travis Kelce and the next two to Kenneth Walker — before Nohl Williams broke up a pass intended for Cyrus Allen. — Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026 Tagovailoa went 3-for-5 passing for 22 yards, with all his completions coming to tight end Kyle Pitts. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 15 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Lunar eclipses, on the other hand, tend to coincide with powerful culminations, emotional revelations and the release of something that’s reached its natural conclusion.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
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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And for all the Padres’ successes under private equity wizard Peter Seidler, his biggest bet went bust, the ‘23 Padres missing the playoffs despite his approving MLB’s third-highest payroll.

— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
How someone celebrates their financial successes can reveal their financial priorities.

— Jackie Combs, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of successes

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The crowning achievement in a long list of achievements for Jobs, the late Apple co-founder, was the introduction of the iPhone, which is still the company’s cash cow to this day.

— Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
Read on to learn about Parton’s legacy from her music career, theme parks, and other history-making achievements.

— Jessica Vacco-Bolaños, StyleCaster, 25 Aug. 2026

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Global rise Amnesty International said in May that recorded executions worldwide rose 78% in 2025 to 2,707, the highest number documented by the rights group since 1981.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Iran has also continued its crackdown on the opposition; according to the United Nations, executions of political prisoners and dissidents are surging.

— Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2026

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Those arrivals add to some already-staggering career totals for Drake.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Liberia’s agreement to accept up to 1,200 deportees from the US remains shrouded in mystery a day after the first 20 arrivals landed in Monrovia, leaving many wondering what Liberia is getting in return.

— Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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