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 moment culminates with a declaration of love in Norwegian — a phrase reserved for the deepest bonds.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is a cultural celebration that culminates the day before Ash Wednesday.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Feb. 2026
The week culminates on Valentine’s Day, when several restaurants in town are curating special menus.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Sportsology’s investment in the MLB franchise, whose majority owner is Ray Davis, culminates roughly one-and-a-half years of negotiations.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026
The design of the new Vanquish emphasizes the model’s overt power with a teardrop shape that culminates at the back with a dramatic Kamm tail.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
The ruling on Thursday culminates decades of campaigning for compensation over the killings, widely seen in Nigeria as one of the triggers to agitations for independence.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
That starts with the 1996 World Cup of Hockey and culminates with this year’s Olympic rosters for each team.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The Orpheus parade always rolls on the Monday immediately before Mardi Gras Day and culminates with the epic black-tie Orpheuscapade (more on that later).
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
Clayton Davis, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is a cultural celebration that culminates the day before Ash Wednesday.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Feb. 2026
The week culminates on Valentine’s Day, when several restaurants in town are curating special menus.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Sportsology’s investment in the MLB franchise, whose majority owner is Ray Davis, culminates roughly one-and-a-half years of negotiations.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026
The design of the new Vanquish emphasizes the model’s overt power with a teardrop shape that culminates at the back with a dramatic Kamm tail.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
The ruling on Thursday culminates decades of campaigning for compensation over the killings, widely seen in Nigeria as one of the triggers to agitations for independence.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
That starts with the 1996 World Cup of Hockey and culminates with this year’s Olympic rosters for each team.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The Orpheus parade always rolls on the Monday immediately before Mardi Gras Day and culminates with the epic black-tie Orpheuscapade (more on that later).
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for culminates
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If no one completes it in the allotted time, the winner will be chosen by the fewest number of loose pieces left.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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When Schuler's office completes an internal affairs investigations, the sheriff will make the final decision about what discipline is assigned, if warranted.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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Heimuli finishes this season with a 44-1 record.—
Rick Kretzschmar,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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LaVine finishes the contest by dunking from a half step inside the free-throw line and going between his legs.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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The owners of Big Bob’s Best Pizzeria, which opened in 2011 in the Rancho Del Oro area of Oceanside, announced on Instagram last week that their business will close its doors when their 15-year lease concludes at the end of this month.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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That concludes today’s newsletter.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 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 15 Feb. 2026.
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