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 film culminates in Roberta’s ultimate evolution — her decision to retire from the New York Times.
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Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
27 June 2026
This year’s Kansas City Greek Picnic culminates Saturday with its signature picnic event after a week of activities that included community service projects, game nights, social gatherings and programming designed to connect both Greek and non-Greek residents.
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Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
The experience culminates on the final day with a private tour and lunch inside the Abdeen Presidential Palace, offering rare access to one of Cairo’s most storied landmarks before departure.
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Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
Season one of Hulu’s Not Suitable For Work culminates in a pivotal finale that shifts the status quo for its core characters.
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Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Founded in 1983 by Dick Zigun, the parade has served as the unofficial kickoff to the summer for over four decades; its procession culminates in a beach ceremony marking the opening of the ocean for the start of the summer swimming season.
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Amir Hamja,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
The evening culminates with the electrifying Concerto for Hammond Organ by Brian Raphael Nabors, who takes the stage as soloist in this work that's a thrilling fusion of gospel, jazz and symphonic sound.
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Wcco Staff,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Harry's video message to the international competitors came as much of the royal family participated in King Charles' birthday parade in London, which famously culminates in an appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony.
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Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
The tour kicks off at the Observatory North Park in San Diego on June 19, followed by a stop in Los Angeles on June 20 at The Belasco, and culminates with a finale performance on July 25-26 at the Vans Warped Tour in Long Beach.
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Charlie Vargas,
Daily News,
4 June 2026
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
27 June 2026
This year’s Kansas City Greek Picnic culminates Saturday with its signature picnic event after a week of activities that included community service projects, game nights, social gatherings and programming designed to connect both Greek and non-Greek residents.
—
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
The experience culminates on the final day with a private tour and lunch inside the Abdeen Presidential Palace, offering rare access to one of Cairo’s most storied landmarks before departure.
—
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
Season one of Hulu’s Not Suitable For Work culminates in a pivotal finale that shifts the status quo for its core characters.
—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Founded in 1983 by Dick Zigun, the parade has served as the unofficial kickoff to the summer for over four decades; its procession culminates in a beach ceremony marking the opening of the ocean for the start of the summer swimming season.
—
Amir Hamja,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
The evening culminates with the electrifying Concerto for Hammond Organ by Brian Raphael Nabors, who takes the stage as soloist in this work that's a thrilling fusion of gospel, jazz and symphonic sound.
—
Wcco Staff,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Harry's video message to the international competitors came as much of the royal family participated in King Charles' birthday parade in London, which famously culminates in an appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony.
—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
The tour kicks off at the Observatory North Park in San Diego on June 19, followed by a stop in Los Angeles on June 20 at The Belasco, and culminates with a finale performance on July 25-26 at the Vans Warped Tour in Long Beach.
—
Charlie Vargas,
Daily News,
4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for culminates
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Some racks can be left inside the oven during a self-clean cycle and wiped clean after the cycle completes.
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Details like these have a direct influence on whether a customer completes the purchase and returns.
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This ensures everything finishes cooking evenly inside the packets.
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The stage finishes on the Plateau de Solaison, where Del Toro sealed the Tour Auvergne Rhône-Alpes last month.
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Compiled by the Associated Press That concludes today’s newsletter.
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Downtown Sacramento was awash in Dodger blue as thousands of fans poured into the capital city for a three-game series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the A’s that concludes Wednesday.
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The film climaxes with a triumphant visit by the musicians, some in their 90s, to New York’s Carnegie Hall.
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