as in finished
to bring to a triumphant conclusion
culminated the school year with a trip to New York
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Recent Examples of culminated
The bit culminated in Norris himself confronting O’Brien in 2004.
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
That investigation culminated in Jay’s arrest in late July.
—Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Prosecution sentencing papers stated that just before the stabbings, one of the men got into a physical altercation with a different woman that culminated in him kicking the woman.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The Oscar for Live Action Short Film culminated in a rare tie Sunday — only the sixth in the Academy Awards’ 98 years.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Still, Buckley was visibly moved to hear her name read as her streak culminated at the 98th Oscars ceremony, held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien, who returned as emcee for the second year in a row.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Grand Opening The entire day culminated with a fabulous grand opening celebration with some familiar faces walking the red carpet alongside Martha.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026
That culminated with starting at first in Saturday’s Cactus League game.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Negotiations between the Kurdish leadership and the government culminated with a three-day visit by Saddam to the northern Kurdish region.
—Lily Hindy, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
That investigation culminated in Jay’s arrest in late July.
—Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Prosecution sentencing papers stated that just before the stabbings, one of the men got into a physical altercation with a different woman that culminated in him kicking the woman.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The Oscar for Live Action Short Film culminated in a rare tie Sunday — only the sixth in the Academy Awards’ 98 years.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Still, Buckley was visibly moved to hear her name read as her streak culminated at the 98th Oscars ceremony, held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien, who returned as emcee for the second year in a row.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Grand Opening The entire day culminated with a fabulous grand opening celebration with some familiar faces walking the red carpet alongside Martha.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026
That culminated with starting at first in Saturday’s Cactus League game.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Negotiations between the Kurdish leadership and the government culminated with a three-day visit by Saddam to the northern Kurdish region.
—Lily Hindy, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for culminated
Verb
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Truer words were never spoken, although Anderson would have plenty of statuettes before the evening was finished.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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The not-yet-finished becomes simply the unfinished.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Construction is intended to start this summer to be completed later in the year.—
March 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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The processing of deliveries began in early March and was expected to be completed by the end of the month, officials said.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Other ethnic groups in the delta, having been subject to violence at the hands of the government soldiers and having witnessed the murder of the Ogoni Nine, concluded that peaceful protests did not produce results, and forceful action was the only way to make the government listen.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Once the first season concluded to big numbers and incredible reviews, Ingelsby was well on his way to writing the next season and a second season renewal quickly followed with Ruffalo returning to star.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Cosmic beings, this week opens with the Last Quarter Moon in Scorpio, a liminal checkpoint between what has already climaxed and what is about to be reborn.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
8 Feb. 2026
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Tate McRae was born in the pop summer of 2003, the summer that climaxed in the legendary kiss between Britney and Madonna at the MTV Video Music Awards.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kelso crowned David Lee the king in September 1991.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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The first round will go from March 19 to March 23, the second round will be from March 24 to March 25, and the champion will be crowned by April 7.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Culminated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/culminated. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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