as in completing
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 consummating
All would make consummating a relationship difficult—but more difficult still, consummation might have been physically impossible for Hitler.
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Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 19 Jan. 2026
Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consummating
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Christopherson, a Star resident, is wrapping up his third year as principal of Hunter Elementary in Meridian after completing his principal internship at Star and Willow Creek elementary schools.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
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Gorman was reportedly only a few months away from completing her freshman year.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Most people want to read more, but actually finishing books is another story.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Scheffler has had success in Houston, finishing T2 in three of the last four Children's Opens.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Consummating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consummating. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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