as in finished
brought or having come to an end
unlike most completed construction projects, this one came in under budget
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as in finalized
to bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done
managed to complete the assignment with time to spare
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as in adorned
to serve as a completing element to
the bird's beautiful song simply completes its appeal for pet owners
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as in ended
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
the well-attended concert completed a great weekend of arts and entertainment events
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as in fulfilled
to do what is required by the terms of
no payments will be made until the contract is completed
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Recent Examples of completed
Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Feb. 2026
On New Year’s Day, Zohran Mamdani completed his inauguration festivities and departed for Brooklyn.
—Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
The hire comes as Jovera Pictures has completed production on feature Fly Little Bird, the latest film from writer-director Johannes Boesiger (Children of the Open Road).
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
The plaza on 4th Street, where the city hopes to host concerts, and the five-level parking garage downtown are on track to be completed by June 1.
—Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Ratings in other colors indicate whether the platforms have partial protection or whether their evaluations haven’t been completed yet.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The company will employ about 1,000 people at the space, which is set to be completed by 2027.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Honeycomb recently completed an affordable apartment complex in New Haven called The Monarch, and plans more in Chester and Enfield.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
The Marquette Greenway Trail, when it’s completed, will stretch 56 miles from Calumet Park in Chicago to New Buffalo, Michigan.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
How the Study Worked In the study, 72 inactive adults with panic disorder who weren’t taking medications as treatment completed a 12-week program of brief intermittent intense exercise or relaxation training.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Feb. 2026
On New Year’s Day, Zohran Mamdani completed his inauguration festivities and departed for Brooklyn.
—Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
The hire comes as Jovera Pictures has completed production on feature Fly Little Bird, the latest film from writer-director Johannes Boesiger (Children of the Open Road).
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
The plaza on 4th Street, where the city hopes to host concerts, and the five-level parking garage downtown are on track to be completed by June 1.
—Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Ratings in other colors indicate whether the platforms have partial protection or whether their evaluations haven’t been completed yet.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The company will employ about 1,000 people at the space, which is set to be completed by 2027.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Honeycomb recently completed an affordable apartment complex in New Haven called The Monarch, and plans more in Chester and Enfield.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
The Marquette Greenway Trail, when it’s completed, will stretch 56 miles from Calumet Park in Chicago to New Buffalo, Michigan.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completed
Adjective
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But without a finished 10th novel to work from (Gabaldon is currently in progress on her final Outlander volume, called A Blessing for a Warrior Going Out), Roberts and team had to toe a fine line between honoring the essence of the book series and forging their own path forward.—
Amy Wilkinson,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
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Who Sprout is designed for Fauna positions Sprout as a developer-first humanoid platform rather than a finished consumer product.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Lady Gaga, meanwhile, sported a blue flamenco dress by Luar, adorned with a brooch modeled on Puerto Rico’s national flower, the Flor de Maga.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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However, that does not stop Glenn from proudly waving and exchanging Olympic pins adorned with the trans pride flag.—
Jasmine Wynn,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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The only power conference teams with two losses that Texas (9-3) finished above were Vanderbilt, which lost to Texas, and Utah, which did not beat a team that ended the season ranked.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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The loss ended the Hornets' bid to match a franchise record with 10 straight wins.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Without a next generation in line, who will take care of these childless Americans, ensure their dying wishes are fulfilled and oversee where their assets will go after death?—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Jordan Davis fulfilled his potential in 2025 and is on track to join Carter on an advanced payroll.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Owner Jason Boso fixed that, infusing $2 million into the 10-year-old bar on better bathrooms, a covered section of the patio and a re-done kitchen.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas News,
3 Apr. 2023
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The two-story suite is complemented with floor-to-ceiling windows and a colorful triangular chandelier that refracts and reflects different patterns of light across the two-story living area throughout the day.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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By then, a heavier system is expected, with low pressure complemented by a cold front.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The show originally aired in 2009 and concluded in 2015.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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Lai also used Apple Daily to call for international sanctions against China and Hong Kong, the judges concluded.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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This comes after an unsuccessful attempt by Anderson's attorney to have the judge end her probation early, who argued in November 2025 that the ex-teacher had already satisfied the terms of her probation, WKMG reported.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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He was criticized for the speed of it and for only interviewing four candidates, two of whom satisfied the league’s Rooney Rule.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Completed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completed. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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