consummating

present participle of consummate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of consummating The team could conceivably sign him to another deal, but the risk of contract forfeiture alone is a reason to delay consummating the trade. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026 The Justice Department is one of several groups that posed an obstacle to consummating the merger. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026 Houston could still settle its infield situation by consummating a trade this spring. — Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 12 Feb. 2026 All would make consummating a relationship difficult—but more difficult still, consummation might have been physically impossible for Hitler. — Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consummating
Verb
  • China has launched 258 Qianfan satellites over a series of missions since 2024, on the way to completing an initial constellation of 1,296 satellites, with longer-term ambitions of more than 15,000.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Reno, twice the Ivy Player of the Week already this season, misfired on more passes than not this time, completing 15 of 38 for 105 yards, two second-half touchdowns, and one interception.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • In 2024 the Dolphins began that season 2-6 before finishing out the year 6-3.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The franchise man continues to build a strong rapport with his receivers, finishing 23-of-41 for 276 yards with a touchdown pass to Matthew Golden, who led the game with 104 yards on six grabs.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026

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“Consummating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consummating. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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