as in culmination
the act of finishing something
The family celebrated the completion of their youngest child's education.
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Recent Examples of completion
There are 17 Fireteam Ops that are either getting their completion rewards doubled from 1 to 2, or increased by one for the longer ones.
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Mohd currently has about 100 employees, including a team of architects specialized in the design of environments and interiors, residences, offices, hotels and showrooms to facilitate swift execution of delivery and completion of projects.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
There are four major projects that are years away from completion but will transform the whole stretch.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
If third-and-long situations come up, Louisiana might be in trouble, as Beale only has six career completions of at least 10 yards.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Mohd currently has about 100 employees, including a team of architects specialized in the design of environments and interiors, residences, offices, hotels and showrooms to facilitate swift execution of delivery and completion of projects.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
There are four major projects that are years away from completion but will transform the whole stretch.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
If third-and-long situations come up, Louisiana might be in trouble, as Beale only has six career completions of at least 10 yards.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for completion
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The final contest between Ali and Frazier was the culmination of a relationship that had begun in friendship but curdled into deep enmity, the decisive battle in a war that had become larger than the two men in the ring.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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The announcement was the culmination of a 33-hour manhunt for the assassin of the popular conservative activist that has roiled the nation in fear and angry rhetoric.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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However, the counter to Cowherd's argument that Purdy's success has been circumstantial is that perhaps the dip in Purdy's production last year was circumstantial.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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With only 31 goals in 29 games, Austin has struggled to score, especially without injured forward Brandon Vazquez, and Minnesota’s success is built on a suffocating defense.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
17 Sep. 2025
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With this historic achievement, Tillman now extends that legacy to supporting actor in a drama.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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This achievement is a long time coming, both for Tillman himself and for television as a whole.—
James Factora,
Them.,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Public trials and executions are being used to instil fear in the population and as a deterrent.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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While the outcome was decided on the final play, Mazzotta said his team’s first defeat of the season came down lack of execution earlier in the game, particularly in the fourth quarter.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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Unlock enterprise-wide intelligence for long-term ROI For companies that go a step further to deeply ingrain AI implementation, AI contextualizes and integrates sustainability data across ERP systems to inform decisions on risk, resilience, and opportunity.—
Sophia Mendelsohn,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Sikorski, for his part, has recently advocated for the implementation of a no-fly zone extending over Ukraine, a measure that would necessitate NATO directly shooting down Russian drones involved in the war.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mounted officers and sniffer dogs patrolled the streets near Windsor and Eton Central railway station, monitoring arrivals and maintaining security around the historic town.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Security is extremely tight in Windsor, with police sweeping the roads, drains and buildings around the castle in the weeks leading up to the president’s arrival.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Legend Becomes a Top 40 Bestseller Again The same compilation reenters the Top Album Sales chart, as a top 40 bestseller again — an incredible accomplishment for a project released decades ago.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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But the rarity or fluky quality of an accomplishment only gives it so much staying power.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Completion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completion. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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