consummating

verb

present participle of consummate
as in completing
to bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done willing to do whatever it takes to consummate a business deal

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Recent Examples of consummating The team could conceivably sign him to another deal, but the risk of contract forfeiture alone is a reason to delay consummating the trade. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026 The Justice Department is one of several groups that posed an obstacle to consummating the merger. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026 Houston could still settle its infield situation by consummating a trade this spring. — Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 12 Feb. 2026 All would make consummating a relationship difficult—but more difficult still, consummation might have been physically impossible for Hitler. — Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consummating
  1. completing
  2. finishing
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  • Her shoes were very similar in style to her mother’s, and the pair looked on as Princess Leonor marched in the parade in formal military attire to celebrate completing three years of training.
    — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • In the latest three months, Goldman benefited from completing SpaceX's record-breaking IPO in June.
    — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of completing
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  • The Chargers made the playoffs a year ago with an 11-5 record, finishing second in the AFC West.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Benita Sills is senior editor and Fred Arelaro is finishing editor.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of finishing

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“Consummating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consummating. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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