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
Craig faced four third downs and converted all of them with a variety of completions.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
Rypien was a four-year starter who ranks second in program history in passing yards (13,581), passing touchdowns (90) and completions (1,036).
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
Byrne was also encouraged by management’s explanation that the reason for the increase in shallower zone allocation is the application of high-intensity completions, which improve well results and help expand Williston Middle inventory, an aspect that the company first highlighted in 2023.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026
Receivers who catch with their feet under them turn completions into more yards.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Metchie and Young connected on 96 completions for 1,142 yards and eight touchdowns during that campaign.
—Mike Kaye
updated March 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
In a second-round playoff loss, Jarrard threw for just 113 yards, with half of his dozen completions on jet passes that felt like handoffs.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
As opposed to state funding being tied to enrollment numbers, those resources were instead attached to how many students got degrees and certificate completions.
—Ashley Soebroto, Houston Chronicle, 7 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
Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
Rypien was a four-year starter who ranks second in program history in passing yards (13,581), passing touchdowns (90) and completions (1,036).
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
Byrne was also encouraged by management’s explanation that the reason for the increase in shallower zone allocation is the application of high-intensity completions, which improve well results and help expand Williston Middle inventory, an aspect that the company first highlighted in 2023.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026
Receivers who catch with their feet under them turn completions into more yards.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Metchie and Young connected on 96 completions for 1,142 yards and eight touchdowns during that campaign.
—Mike Kaye
updated March 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
In a second-round playoff loss, Jarrard threw for just 113 yards, with half of his dozen completions on jet passes that felt like handoffs.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
As opposed to state funding being tied to enrollment numbers, those resources were instead attached to how many students got degrees and certificate completions.
—Ashley Soebroto, Houston Chronicle, 7 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
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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Rams owner Stan Kroenke, who lost out in the Dodgers’ bidding in 2012, surrounded the Rams’ Inglewood stadium and Woodland Hills training site with major development and could consider replicating those successes in Anaheim.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Your questions and comments as well as gardening conundrums and successes are always welcome.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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After more than three decades in the beauty industry, Deaundra Metzger is celebrating one of the biggest achievements of her career.—
Nakell Williams,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Pickford Award pays tribute to alumni whose achievements bring special distinction to the university and the industry.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2026
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Trout and Judge both marveled at their accomplishments after the game.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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The morning show host congratulated Sophia and Isabella — who went to different high schools — on their accomplishments with individual social media posts.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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There were executions, mostly of the revenge variety, and not ordered by the politburo in Hanoi.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The report said the number of executions was by far the highest since IHR began tracking it in 2008 and was the most reported since 1989, in the early years of the Islamic revolution.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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These ongoing cycles of infrastructure investment will pave the way for AI implementations that target processes throughout the organization, from the back office to industrial design to manufacturing and shipping.—
Terrence Curtin,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Like most other Veo implementations, the videos are eight seconds long and 720p resolution.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 2026
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This increases concerns of congestion, late arrivals, and creates broader ripple effects that ultimately diminish the economic benefit and lasting legacy the entire region stands to gain from hosting the World Cup.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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For a quick stock-up of spring basics, scroll to shop Quince’s newest spring arrivals starting at just $30.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Completions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completions. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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