as in completes
to bring to a triumphant conclusion
culminated the school year with a trip to New York
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Recent Examples of culminates
The spot culminates with the eagle taking flight as the Clydesdale charges forward in a moment meant to symbolize American heritage.
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Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Jan. 2026
In cross-country skiing, endurance specialists aim for glory in events such as the women’s 10 km classic and men’s 15 km freestyle, both of which deliver thrilling head-to-head action that culminates in medal ceremonies at the finish line against the snowy backdrop of Valtellina.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The investigation was focused on the edge of Deer Creek Lakeside Way, which culminates in a dead end shortly before the lake.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
The week culminates with the Full Moon in Leo on February 1st, lighting up your relationship sector and bringing clarity to one-on-one dynamics.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 25 Jan. 2026
Class culminates in presentation for family.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2026
The story culminates with Sinatra’s historic comeback, driven by his dedication to family and relentless artistic determination.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026
Getty Images The college football season culminates tonight as the Miami Hurricanes face the Indiana Hoosiers for the national championship.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 19 Jan. 2026
This dizzying two-year transformation counts among our best modern sports stories and culminates with Monday’s national championship game against Miami.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Jan. 2026
In cross-country skiing, endurance specialists aim for glory in events such as the women’s 10 km classic and men’s 15 km freestyle, both of which deliver thrilling head-to-head action that culminates in medal ceremonies at the finish line against the snowy backdrop of Valtellina.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The investigation was focused on the edge of Deer Creek Lakeside Way, which culminates in a dead end shortly before the lake.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
The week culminates with the Full Moon in Leo on February 1st, lighting up your relationship sector and bringing clarity to one-on-one dynamics.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 25 Jan. 2026
Class culminates in presentation for family.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2026
The story culminates with Sinatra’s historic comeback, driven by his dedication to family and relentless artistic determination.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026
Getty Images The college football season culminates tonight as the Miami Hurricanes face the Indiana Hoosiers for the national championship.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 19 Jan. 2026
This dizzying two-year transformation counts among our best modern sports stories and culminates with Monday’s national championship game against Miami.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for culminates
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The warehouse completes a full closed-loop auto-material flow system that moves information on raw materials, panels, parts, garments and final shipments seamlessly through the production logic model.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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The company completes flight demonstrations frequently at the Monterey Bay Academy Airport, near the coast in Watsonville.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Arajai Burks, junior G Hill calls Burks a strong defender who finishes well at the rim and has good court vision and a reliable outside shot.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Jan. 2026
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Premium finishes in 2026 are limited to Aero Gray, Snowflake White, Soul Red, and Machine Gray.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
28 Jan. 2026
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The White House on Monday sought to distance itself from those comments, declining to draw conclusions publicly until the investigation concludes.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
28 Jan. 2026
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The White House on Monday sought to distance itself from those comments, declining to draw conclusions publicly until the investigation concludes.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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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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“Culminates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/culminates. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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