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• present participle of culminate.

culminating

American  

[kuhl-muh-nay-ting] / ˈkʌl məˌneɪ tɪŋ /

adjective

1. being or nearing the highest point or final stage.

   The mountain, which rises to 1,125 meters, is the culminating point of the Luberon mountain range.

   All students are required to participate in a capstone course that serves as the culminating experience of the degree.

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Other Word Forms

• nonculminating
  adjective

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Etymology

Origin of culminating

First recorded in 1660–70; culminat(e) ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. )

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Example Sentences

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culminating

“Given that most interested parties have more questions than answers, odds favor defense-policy negotiations continuing into winter rather than culminating this fall,” Kim Wallace at 22V Research said in a note.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 13, 2026

That was the other big note Raman incessantly hit during her campaign, culminating in her election night speech at the Greek.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

While the Newcastle win sparked an improvement in form, a run of two wins in eight games culminating in a 3-1 loss at Liverpool led to Mourinho's dismissal 10 weeks later.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

He has been just as dominant in October: four appearances, 16 ⅔ innings, two runs, culminating with another 5 ⅓ impressive frames Monday with a pennant on the line.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

Hair crawls all over his head, culminating in a black wiry beard uncoiling in every direction at once.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson

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