consummating

Definition of consummatingnext
present participle of consummate

Example Sentences

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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. Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consummating
Verb
  • Homeowners can also request a more formal review by the county assessor by completing a County Board of Appeal and Equalization form.
    Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
  • After completing the intense audition process, McDonald said he was ultimately sent home, a moment that left him questioning his path.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • New Zealand's finishing let it down on numerous occasions, notably when Jackson missed an open goal in the 51st minute.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Alex Vesia struck out the side in the ninth for his second save, finishing a game that breezed by in 2 hours, 3 minutes.
    CBS News, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026

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“Consummating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consummating. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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