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
Prescott and the Cowboys’ offense took full advantage on their opening drive, using the run game to open up the play-action game, which culminated in star receiver CeeDee Lamb’s first catch, a 32-yard snag.
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Additionally, Isleton must pay back $195,000 to the the Employment Development Department for unpaid taxes, penalties and interest culminated from June 2017 to September 2013; $145,000 to the the Small Cities Organized Effort; and $600,000 to Sacramento County’s Sheriff Office.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Cleanup efforts have culminated after as much as 30 gallons of oil spilled at Minnesota's Duluth Harbor on Lake Superior on Tuesday.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Courtesy of Electric Chronicles Over the past six months, the publication has welcomed guest contributors such as Kyle Flemmer, whose Pixel Art Anthology series culminated in the launch of his book.
—Ana María Caballero, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The 10-play drive culminated with a spectacular one-handed grab by LSU transfer Daniels, whose outstretched arm sucked the ball into his body between Notre Dame defensive backs Adon Shuler and Leonard Moore.
—Susan Miller Degnan, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
The Ukrainian Independence Day march culminated with participants singing the country’s national anthem.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Blake had 3 catches for 60 yards on the drive that culminated in his touchdown catch with 6 seconds left before the half.
—Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2025
The Panthers dusted off the slow start with a 72-yard drive that culminated with a spectacular 4-yard TD catch from sophomore wide receiver Damarion Mays, a four-star Life Oak Cliff transfer.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2025
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Additionally, Isleton must pay back $195,000 to the the Employment Development Department for unpaid taxes, penalties and interest culminated from June 2017 to September 2013; $145,000 to the the Small Cities Organized Effort; and $600,000 to Sacramento County’s Sheriff Office.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Cleanup efforts have culminated after as much as 30 gallons of oil spilled at Minnesota's Duluth Harbor on Lake Superior on Tuesday.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Courtesy of Electric Chronicles Over the past six months, the publication has welcomed guest contributors such as Kyle Flemmer, whose Pixel Art Anthology series culminated in the launch of his book.
—Ana María Caballero, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The 10-play drive culminated with a spectacular one-handed grab by LSU transfer Daniels, whose outstretched arm sucked the ball into his body between Notre Dame defensive backs Adon Shuler and Leonard Moore.
—Susan Miller Degnan, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
The Ukrainian Independence Day march culminated with participants singing the country’s national anthem.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Blake had 3 catches for 60 yards on the drive that culminated in his touchdown catch with 6 seconds left before the half.
—Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2025
The Panthers dusted off the slow start with a 72-yard drive that culminated with a spectacular 4-yard TD catch from sophomore wide receiver Damarion Mays, a four-star Life Oak Cliff transfer.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for culminated
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The Panthers finished the first quarter by stuffing Richland at Heritage’s 20-yard line on fourth-and-short.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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Garcia finished the game at shortstop.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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If a move can’t be completed in under two minutes, break it down until the next click is obvious.—
Curt Steinhorst,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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When under pressure this season, Robertson completed just two of his seven attempts for 13 yards and three interceptions.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Earlier this spring, the Globe concluded its investigation.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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It is said the bees gathered at the cemetery, resting on the tent over the grave and on the floral displays, returning to their hives after the service concluded.—
Elizabeth Bass Parman,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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There was the ignominy of falling into League One and then the long, arduous road back that climaxed with promotion via the Championship play-off final in May.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
12 Aug. 2025
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In that matchup, recently crowned UFC welterweight champ Jack Della Maddalena looks to stave off the charge of ex-UFC lightweight kingpin Islam Makhachev.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Later that night, BET crowned him best new artist, a moment shared on live TV with his entire team and family.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
4 Sep. 2025
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