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as in ending
the last part of a process or action
the signing of the contract marked the consummation of six months of negotiations
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as in realization
the state of being actual or complete
the opening of the performing arts center brought to consummation years of planning
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Recent Examples of consummation
Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one right to receive one-fourth of a Class A ordinary share upon the consummation of an initial business combination.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
The agreement with state regulators likely delays the possible consummation of the deal until at least October as the Colorado trial is scheduled to begin on Sept. 30.
—Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 25 July 2024
Comcast appeared to pour cold water on the main impediment to consummation of the new agreements.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 July 2024
Exactly two minutes away (from the consummation meeting), according to Variety.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 20 June 2024
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
The agreement with state regulators likely delays the possible consummation of the deal until at least October as the Colorado trial is scheduled to begin on Sept. 30.
—Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 25 July 2024
Comcast appeared to pour cold water on the main impediment to consummation of the new agreements.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 July 2024
Exactly two minutes away (from the consummation meeting), according to Variety.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 20 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consummation
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But the global audience of Virgin River has been sitting around for years for this happy ending.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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This article contains spoilers from Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Jeff Fowler, the director of the Sonic the Hedgehog movies, previously teased to Entertainment Weekly how the ending of his third entry tees up the introduction of new characters, similar to the past two films.Nick Romano, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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So was the realization that Sanders was comfortable sharing his team’s intimate moments with the outside world.Emmanuel Morgan, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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The beast is in ourselves, and, as Bonello posits, the realization of our desires also involves their dissipation.Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 25 Dec. 2024
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The core antitrust claims of the lawsuit are yet to be resolved and aim for a conclusion before the 2026 racing season.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Prior to the conclusion of the Fed’s December meeting, the futures market indicated a 98% chance of a 25 basis points cut, according to the CME FedWatch Tool.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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Completing small segments provides a sense of accomplishment and divides a larger project into a series of smaller subsets that can be completed along the way.Allen Kopelman, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Banuelos, 35, often praises Hadid via social media for her hard work and accomplishments in the riding world.Angel Saunders, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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The game had a little bit of everything, including a little trickery at the end when the Ducks left an extra man on the field defensively in an attempt to drain some precious time from the clock while Ohio State tried to make a last-minute winning drive.Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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To that end, most experts recommend washing leggings, sports bras, and other high-performance wear inside-out in a mixture of white vinegar and detergent, and then air drying after each use.Emily Chan, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
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Built in Google's new manufacturing facility in California, Willow is the culmination of over a decade's worth of work.Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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This latest partnership between Box and Adobe is the culmination of a decade of cooperation between the two companies.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Larson sees great potential in Day, recognizing that his achievements have surpassed what Larson achieved at the same age.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Reflect On The Last Year What better way to start your reflection by acknowledging your achievements?Sho Dewan, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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There’s no plan for previous hosts to make cameos in the finale, but they will be seen in clips.Michael Schneider, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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There was previously no word yet whether Lashana Lynch or Redmayne would return for the next installment — because saying so would have spoiled the twist ending in the Peacock adaptation, which released its finale Dec. 12.Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Consummation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consummation. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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