as in completed
to bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done
willing to do whatever it takes to consummate a business deal
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Recent Examples of consummated
This is the farthest out any team is allowed to trade future draft capital and can only be dealt after the conclusion of this year’s draft, meaning a potential Heat-Bucks trade involving Antetokounmpo likely would not formally be consummated until after June 24, at the earliest.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
If consummated, the sale by the county would join the A’s and the city, which owns the other half-interest, at the hip — neither able to develop the property without the consent of the other.
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Daniel Borenstein,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
Separately on Wednesday, Paramount said in an SEC filing that on June 9, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) approved the Paramount-WBD merger may be consummated, subject to expiration of a 14-calendar day waiting period that expires June 23, 2026.
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Todd Spangler,
Variety,
10 June 2026
In the event a development agreement is consummated, Green would be required to purchase the East Village site.
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Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
Contracts have not been signed, but all parties are optimistic the deal will be consummated, according to a source and CBS Sports, which first reported the story.
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Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
The deal, if approved and consummated, would make Diller and People major players in the casino and experiential business, both areas that are seen as growth opportunities in a crowded media world.
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Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
But the deal is highly complex and could end up being consummated in several different ways depending on whether UMG shareholders elect to swap their shares for cash or stock in the new entity, or a combination.
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Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
Almost all of the various points of past contention have been agreed to between the United States and Iran, but a two week period will allow the Agreement to be finalized and consummated.
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Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
7 Apr. 2026
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
If consummated, the sale by the county would join the A’s and the city, which owns the other half-interest, at the hip — neither able to develop the property without the consent of the other.
—
Daniel Borenstein,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
Separately on Wednesday, Paramount said in an SEC filing that on June 9, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) approved the Paramount-WBD merger may be consummated, subject to expiration of a 14-calendar day waiting period that expires June 23, 2026.
—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
10 June 2026
In the event a development agreement is consummated, Green would be required to purchase the East Village site.
—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
Contracts have not been signed, but all parties are optimistic the deal will be consummated, according to a source and CBS Sports, which first reported the story.
—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
The deal, if approved and consummated, would make Diller and People major players in the casino and experiential business, both areas that are seen as growth opportunities in a crowded media world.
—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
But the deal is highly complex and could end up being consummated in several different ways depending on whether UMG shareholders elect to swap their shares for cash or stock in the new entity, or a combination.
—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
Almost all of the various points of past contention have been agreed to between the United States and Iran, but a two week period will allow the Agreement to be finalized and consummated.
—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consummated
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The transaction was completed on May 11.
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Those planes were supposed to be completed for presidential use in 2022, but now are expected by 2028, the Air Force said.
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The Netherlands finished third in 2014 and second — for the third time — in 2010.
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Soon after the renovation was finished, the water turned bright green from algae and pieces of the new coating began to float to the surface.
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“Consummated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consummated. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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