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
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.
—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
Sources say the Post-Gazette's management met with the paper's department heads last week, telling them that robust talks to sell the paper are in the works and there's hope a sale might be consummated before the closure date.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Although layoffs are a near certainty after the deal is consummated, layoffs were a near certainty without a deal because each company individually lacked staying power in a rapidly changing media landscape.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
In Lily King’s Writers & Lovers, the heroine, a writer named Casey, balances her struggle to complete a novel with a string of relationships that King writes with heat and specificity until they get consummated.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
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
Sources say the Post-Gazette's management met with the paper's department heads last week, telling them that robust talks to sell the paper are in the works and there's hope a sale might be consummated before the closure date.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Although layoffs are a near certainty after the deal is consummated, layoffs were a near certainty without a deal because each company individually lacked staying power in a rapidly changing media landscape.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
In Lily King’s Writers & Lovers, the heroine, a writer named Casey, balances her struggle to complete a novel with a string of relationships that King writes with heat and specificity until they get consummated.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consummated
Verb
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At the time of my visit, there was one guest room building that had not yet opened, estimated to be completed in October.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Roughly 23,000 ballots remain to be tallied, with the majority of the vote count expected to be completed by Friday, said Ken Casparis, a county elections spokesperson.—
Reeti Malhotra
June 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Bortoleto finished the sprint in 11th place but was later disqualified for exceeding the FIA’s maximum engine intake air pressure limit.—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
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They’re grilled then finished in the oven, rendering the skin crisp, and a little sticky.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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“Consummated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consummated. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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