as in culmination
the act of finishing something
The family celebrated the completion of their youngest child's education.
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The George Washington will return to its home port in Yokosuka, Japan, in late fall after completion of its current patrol.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Sign up World War II, with its resulting population displacement and disruption of medical supplies, along with the completion of the Aswan Dam in 1969, which increased the country's volume of standing water, caused a spike in cases.
—Devika Rao, theweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Before Week 8, Nix had a completion percentage of 32.0 on intermediate throws (passes 10-19 yards downfield) and 39.1% (9 for 23) on passes 20-plus yards downfield.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 30 Oct. 2024
The analyst contends that FANG stock deserves a premium valuation due to superior capital efficiency compared to peers and improved inventory position since the completion of the Endeavor deal.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2024
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Sign up World War II, with its resulting population displacement and disruption of medical supplies, along with the completion of the Aswan Dam in 1969, which increased the country's volume of standing water, caused a spike in cases.
—Devika Rao, theweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Before Week 8, Nix had a completion percentage of 32.0 on intermediate throws (passes 10-19 yards downfield) and 39.1% (9 for 23) on passes 20-plus yards downfield.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 30 Oct. 2024
The analyst contends that FANG stock deserves a premium valuation due to superior capital efficiency compared to peers and improved inventory position since the completion of the Endeavor deal.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for completion
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Here was the kind of culmination of this school nerd’s dream to go.Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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The potential return of the Tasmanian tiger will be a culmination of efforts from scientists at the University of Melbourne, the technological prowess of Colossal Biosciences and the genetic contributions of a pickled 110-year old thylacine head.Scott Travers, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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There are no assurances regarding the success of these efforts.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Reuters reported in May that the $925 billion PIF was weighing a reorganization, aiming to sharpen its focus on investments that have a higher chance of success.Reuters, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Brown’s journey hasn’t been without its challenges, but certain achievements have stood out.Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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His achievements earned him 28 Grammy Awards, 80 nominations, and a Grammy Legend Award.Christine Clarridge, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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But the state abandoned the execution after prison staff failed to establish an IV line, exposing the difficulties with administering the death penalty.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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However, execution of Honeywell’s current operations has been spotty and is hurting the stock.Jeff Marks, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Still, conventional computing logic suggests that the desktop implementation would draw more speed out of it with more powerful cooling and more space for more substantial cooling hardware.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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While credit card companies paused the implementation of the code and several states and passed laws to block it, liberal states like California have mandated its implementation, making federal action necessary to set a nationwide standard.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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But the arrival at that finish line now coincides with Trump’s promise to enact an entirely new fiscal and economic regime.Rob Wile, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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His jarring arrival allows Hans Castorp to loosen himself from its grip and begin a journey toward—what?George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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David and Victoria both previously met Queen Elizabeth in light of their respective professions — David for his accomplishments in soccer, and Victoria with her Spice Girls band.Janine Henni, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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That list of priorities and accomplishments is quite long and has set a strong foundation for the new wave of progressive legislators who have been praised for their willingness to reject the status quo and advocate for a better future.Shamira Ibrahim, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Completion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completion. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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