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Recent Examples of culminate
Last spring, pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University initiated a wave of demonstrations at college campuses across the country that culminated in encampments and mass arrests.
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Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
Cudi said Combs’ jealous rage culminated with a firebombing of his Porsche outside his Hollywood Hills home in January 2012.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
The Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars will renew hostilities after a thrilling Game 6 last spring, culminating in an Oilers series victory and a Connor McDavid highlight-reel goal for the ages.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Caught in the middle, Stéphanie finds herself increasingly at odds with her fellow officers, culminating in a moving interrogation where the tables are turned and her own bias gets questioned by a superior.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
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Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
Cudi said Combs’ jealous rage culminated with a firebombing of his Porsche outside his Hollywood Hills home in January 2012.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
The Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars will renew hostilities after a thrilling Game 6 last spring, culminating in an Oilers series victory and a Connor McDavid highlight-reel goal for the ages.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Caught in the middle, Stéphanie finds herself increasingly at odds with her fellow officers, culminating in a moving interrogation where the tables are turned and her own bias gets questioned by a superior.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for culminate
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Leadership Northwest Indiana program completed The Leadership Institute at Purdue University Northwest recently graduated its 2024-25 Leadership Northwest Indiana program cohort.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
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After a double by Aliyah Binford and infield single by Lexie Brady put runners at the corners, Ole Miss successfully completed a double steal.—
Ethan Westerman,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
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That Walker finished the entire seven-game trip 4-for-27 furthered the thought.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
25 May 2025
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Baltimore Ravens The Ravens finished the 2024 season ranked 31st in passing yards allowed.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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As the in-person portion of this year’s milestone edition concludes, Animayo continues to cement its reputation as a global hub for creative innovation, storytelling, and visual excellence.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
29 May 2025
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The court concluded that long-standing trade deficits do not constitute a sudden or extraordinary national emergency.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Who Won Survivor Season 48? Kyle Fraser was crowned the winner of Survivor Season 48 after a 5-2-1 jury vote.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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There’s also a good chance a brand new champion will be crowned.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 May 2025
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Both books climax with the weekend in November 2023 when Altman was abruptly fired by his company’s board, only to be reinstated days later after staff members and investors revolted.—
Tim Wu,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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The Eleusinian Mysteries, the annual rite honoring Demeter that was performed in Greece for nearly two thousand years, climaxed with the consumption of a potion called the kykeon, which was said to give participants visions of the afterlife and enable them to commune with their ancestors.—
Michael Pollan,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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“Culminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/culminate. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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