as in to complete
to bring to a triumphant conclusion culminated the school year with a trip to New York

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Recent Examples of culminate In 1984, after 10 seasons of the 19th-century period western series — a semi-autobiographical look at Laura Ingalls Wilder's life based on her books — the Ingalls family's story culminated in Little House: The Last Farewell. Julia Moore, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025 The 2025 slate includes three power conference opponents – all from the ACC – and six repeat opponents from the Huskies’ 9-4 season in 2024, which culminated in a convincing victory over North Carolina in the Fenway Bowl. Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2025 After more than 20 years of research, his quest to find a way to make jackets both waterproof and breathable culminated with the invention of gabardine in 1888. Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025 The comprehensive review is expected to be completed within three months, culminating in a report. David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for culminate 
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  • The bill states that beginning on Sep. 1, 2025, any peace officer assigned to serve as an SRO must complete a training course that meets the requirements prior to assuming the duties of an SRO.
    Alex Malm, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
  • And just in case his cozy-at-all-costs message wasn’t getting through, Justin completed the ensemble with fuzzy brown slippers.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 6 Feb. 2025
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  • The annual Caribbean Series club tournament finishes up the preliminary round on Tuesday with a pair of games, after which the field will be whittled from five teams down to four.
    Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
  • Holmes just finished her run in the Broadway revival of Thornton Wilder’s famous play, which costarred Jim Parsons and Zoey Deutch.
    Hannah Malach, WWD, 5 Feb. 2025
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  • Simultaneously, New York Fashion Week concluded with the Sergio Hudson Fall/Winter 2025 Fashion Show, where Keke Palmer turned heads in a cream ensemble, embodying leadership and authority.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Feb. 2025
  • The tour itself starts on April 19 in Minneapolis’ U.S. Bank Stadium and will conclude the North American run in Northwest Stadium in Washington, D.C. on June 18.
    Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 10 Feb. 2025
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  • The dress—adorned with cowrie shells, Black Swarovski crystals, and crowned with a stunning headpiece made a statement.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Everyone and everything can ease into the suite, which crowns the third floor of the wing closest to the water, with its own elevator entrance, infinity pool, and multiple alfresco hammocks for lounging.
    Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
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  • Since rumors of a possible takeover have climaxed, shares have risen to 70.2p, peaking on Monday at just under 72p.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 Nov. 2024
  • The format has varied, but generally the presentation has climaxed with a roll call of every American president and their corresponding figures.
    Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025

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“Culminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/culminate. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.

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