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Recent Examples of culminate
Monthly revenue climbed from $7 billion in January to $30 billion by September, culminating in a total annual tariff collection of $195 billion—nearly $118 billion (or 150%) more than the $77 billion collected in 2024.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
International collaboration Efforts to collaborate internationally on artificial signals culminated in 1971 with a symposium, again at Byurakan.
—Gabriela Radulescu, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025
But the off-year races culminating on Tuesday have nonetheless put a spotlight on the 79-year-old Republican.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
YouTube went through its viral prank phase in the early 2010s, too, culminating in people filming dead bodies in forests and children being emotionally abused for views.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
International collaboration Efforts to collaborate internationally on artificial signals culminated in 1971 with a symposium, again at Byurakan.
—Gabriela Radulescu, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025
But the off-year races culminating on Tuesday have nonetheless put a spotlight on the 79-year-old Republican.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
YouTube went through its viral prank phase in the early 2010s, too, culminating in people filming dead bodies in forests and children being emotionally abused for views.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for culminate
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Mills and the Texans’ offense scored a touchdown on all three of their fourth-quarter drives, including the veteran quarterback capping a 14-play, 93-yard drive with a 14-yard run to complete the comeback and give Houston a 30-29 lead — its first of the game.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Despite the game-ending gaffe, Schakel had a strong day, completing 43 of 63 passes for 451 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions.—
Alex Valdes,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Islanders finished the night shooting 32% from the field, including 7% on 3-pointers.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
12 Nov. 2025
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Making winning plays, finishing at the rim, and fighting his tail off defensively.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Nov. 2025
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Women from 130 countries are participating in this year’s edition, which concludes on November 21 with the crowning of the winner.—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Williams returned to his alma mater and guided UNC to three NCAA titles (2005, 2009, 2017) and concluded with a career record of 903-264.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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Anger and apology Bosch, who was crowned Miss Universe Mexico earlier this year, denounced Nawat for insulting her.—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Their fate worsened when star striker Barbra Banda, who was crowned NWSL Championship MVP last year, was injured during a mid-August match, ending her season.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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In my eyes, the album truly climaxes in the title track.—
Allaire Nuss,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Sep. 2025
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Her insistence that she’s being hit on and asides about ketchup for her steak climax with a note-perfect response to the news that the restaurant has received some complaints.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Culminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/culminate. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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