climaxes 1 of 2

plural of climax

climaxes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of climax
as in culminates
to bring to a triumphant conclusion organizers climaxed the county fair with a down and dirty pie-eating contest

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Noun
  • Key Background Zuckerberg’s net worth marked a few milestones this week, most notably reaching the $200 billion mark Thursday in what became the first time four billionaires worth $200 billion or more were on the Forbes billionaire list.
    Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In contrast, missing milestones could reduce Tesla’s valuation to that of traditional automotive OEMs.
    Igal Raichelgauz, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The book finishes up with game mehcanics for some of the famous residents of Night Vale that can be used as allies, rivals or enemies in the stories told by the game.
    Rob Wieland, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki finishes the season with a MLB record 262 hits.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Others blame the city’s notorious inability to preserve its iconic history and local communities, with countless landmarks and neighborhoods often bulldozed for the sake of a new highway or commercial development, leaving citizens with only the fading memory of their bygone golden ages.
    Jess Joho, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Perfect for displaying on your desk or bookshelf, this 649-piece build features famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, and more.
    Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • The property will rise to new heights with the addition of Halo, an alfresco rooftop lounge, pool and terrace with 360-degree views of the Pacific; a two-story fitness and wellness temple; and the re-opening of the iconic Sky Room, a beloved spot for Long Beach’s high society.
    Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Will the Abbott crew lift the gang up to nobler heights, or will they be dragged into the gutter for some classic Sunny shenanigans?
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Some similar dynamics inform the images of Jean-Michel Basquiat with which the exhibition concludes.
    Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • However, Pete Alonso’s time with in Queens could be coming to end as soon as the Mets’ playoff run concludes.
    Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Climaxes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climaxes. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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