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to bring to a triumphant conclusion
culminated the school year with a trip to New York
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Recent Examples of culminating
Nick Akerman, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
The relationship set the tone for what was to come over the impending months — from that spark to culminating the deal in the last few weeks.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
For a truly energizing experience, the signature Water Ritual incorporates a dry sauna, cold deluge shower and wet steam with an invigorating scrub, culminating with dips in the hot and cold plunge pools.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Middle and high school students will perform hourly culminating in a performance by the San Diego State University jazz band.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
The documentary combines archival footage and present-day interviews to explore Abbott’s childhood, his rise to fame, and his impact on young athletes with disabilities, culminating in an emotional tribute that highlights his legacy.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
She was reported missing three times between February and April 2024, culminating in a final missing person report to police on April 5 of that year.
—Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
The park's 120th operating season, which kicked off April 3, was marred by several fights between groups of teens, culminating in three arrests.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Tensions have multiplied against a backdrop of resignations, culminating in open conflict between Edgar Grospiron, the former Olympic champion freestyle skier who leads the organizing committee, and chief executive officer Cyril Linette.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
Trump did not foresee the California Democratic voters matching Texas with the elimination of five House Republican seats and culminating last Tuesday with Virginia voters removing four Republican seats for four Democratic seats.
—Nick Akerman, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
The relationship set the tone for what was to come over the impending months — from that spark to culminating the deal in the last few weeks.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
For a truly energizing experience, the signature Water Ritual incorporates a dry sauna, cold deluge shower and wet steam with an invigorating scrub, culminating with dips in the hot and cold plunge pools.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Middle and high school students will perform hourly culminating in a performance by the San Diego State University jazz band.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
The documentary combines archival footage and present-day interviews to explore Abbott’s childhood, his rise to fame, and his impact on young athletes with disabilities, culminating in an emotional tribute that highlights his legacy.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
She was reported missing three times between February and April 2024, culminating in a final missing person report to police on April 5 of that year.
—Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
The park's 120th operating season, which kicked off April 3, was marred by several fights between groups of teens, culminating in three arrests.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Tensions have multiplied against a backdrop of resignations, culminating in open conflict between Edgar Grospiron, the former Olympic champion freestyle skier who leads the organizing committee, and chief executive officer Cyril Linette.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for culminating
Adjective
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The upcoming remix album looks to be a crowning moment for Larsson.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
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Amazon Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara A mascara that’s guaranteed not to smudge your undereye is the crowning glory of anyone’s makeup collection.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After finishing his Army service in Israel at age 21 — which included a stint as a projectionist when movies were shown to soldiers — Firstenberg decided to go to Hollywood.—
Stephen Silver,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Jon and Matt Stinchcomb, Parkview – One or the other started for Parkview each season from 1991 to 1997, each finishing as a first-team all-state player.—
Todd Holcomb,
AJC.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The problem with this climactic Episode 3 scene wasn’t necessarily the action itself.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2026
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Even the song’s big moment—the climactic return—is muted and tentative here, as what should be the triumphant riff stalls out before its final note.—
Stephen M. Deusner,
Pitchfork,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The numbers also highlight how Safonov is making cross claims or sweeping outside his box more than twice the rate Chevalier is, although the Frenchman is more adept with his feet, playing more passes, completing a higher rate.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Plummer, who came into the game completing 70 percent of his passes in the first four games, was not himself.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Albanese noted that despite concluding that risks to Australian Jews were rising, the report found that no urgent changes were required to keep Australians safe.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The court rejected the argument, concluding that a prospective rate hearing — unlike that on the response time — would be considered contested and the utility would have the opportunity to challenge the finding of imprudence then.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Yang’s career solidified on a fateful trip back to China in the summer of 2023, as micro-drama companies began looking to make films overseas.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Between theater games, fake-blood logistics and a Grim Reaper costume, the teens begin to deal with their secrets and the truth of one fateful night.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The film approaches its subject from three overlapping points of view, all climaxing in what appears to be the destruction of a major American city.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Dec. 2025
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At one point, the script prominently featured Hobbs, with the story climaxing in the destruction of Rio.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
24 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Back treatments address muscle tension while clearing meridian blockages.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Culminating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/culminating. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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