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Recent Examples of culminate
There is also a special focus on the grassroots political movement in Chicago that culminated in the 1983 election of Harold Washington, Chicago's first Black mayor, who was also a Hyde Park resident.
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Mark Guarino, ABC News, 18 June 2026
The tests culminated in 1964, with the ground test of a reactor mounted on a railroad car in Nevada that could run for five minutes, producing 513 megawatts — equivalent to more than 35,000 pounds of thrust.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 18 June 2026
Kansas City police tracked the suspect into the home, where an extended standoff culminated in a house fire around midnight, according to Becchina.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
But people on social media clearly see the Obama center’s grand opening as a way to get into the spirit of the semiquincentennial, culminating in the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
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Mark Guarino, ABC News, 18 June 2026
The tests culminated in 1964, with the ground test of a reactor mounted on a railroad car in Nevada that could run for five minutes, producing 513 megawatts — equivalent to more than 35,000 pounds of thrust.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 18 June 2026
Kansas City police tracked the suspect into the home, where an extended standoff culminated in a house fire around midnight, according to Becchina.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
But people on social media clearly see the Obama center’s grand opening as a way to get into the spirit of the semiquincentennial, culminating in the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for culminate
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Starter Eric Lauer battles erratic fastball command and early damage yet completes six innings, while the Rays’ Nick Martinez matches him before a bullpen misstep to Rojas decides a tight opener.—
Liana Handler
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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New Zealand has controlled possession for 52% of the game, and both teams have completed more than 80% of their passes.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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The offense finished 2-for-6 with runners in scoring position and left seven men on base.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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His home run tied the score at three apiece, and Tucker wasn’t finished.—
Liana Handler
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Police say the investigation is active and more details will be released once it is concluded.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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The excavation, which began in September of last year and will conclude in July, uncovered a public bathhouse, residential blocks, luxury townhouses, streets, and a tower dating back nearly 2,000 years.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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The King and Queen of the Ring finals will also crown new champions, as Oba Femi faces Jey Uso and IYO SKY battles Liv Morgan, with both winners earning a world title shot at SummerSlam.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Friaca put them 1-0 up soon after the break, though — meaning unless Uruguay could score twice, Brazil would be crowned world champions.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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Bloody, disturbing, shocking, and entertaining as hell, the Ghost Ship opening couldn’t be any more different from the absolute slog that follows it, climaxing on a muddled and overly complicated ending.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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Happily, from such inauspicious beginnings, the end-of-season promotion deciders have evolved into a cherished, if rather anxiety-inducing, climax to the domestic season.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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“Culminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/culminate. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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