as in completes
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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After a bloody final battle, Clarisse (Dior Goodjohn) finally completes her quest and heals Thalia’s tree with the Golden Fleece.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2026 -
Taylor Swift enters the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Vice President JD Vance makes a major life announcement, and Indiana completes its transformation from basketball school to football powerhouse.—
Melinda Yao,
NBC news,
24 Jan. 2026
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As the top two vote-getters, Rehmet and Wambsganss advanced to the runoff election, where voters will decide who finishes out the remainder of Hancock’s four-year term.—
Eleanor Dearman
Updated January 23,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Jan. 2026
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More information is expected to come out once the Michigan State Police finishes its investigation into what happened.—
Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Consummates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consummates. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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