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as in finishes
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 complements
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 ends
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 fulfils
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 completes
The lucrative pay package would only take effect if Musk completes a series of goals in the coming years.
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Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
This finale completes her arc in a much more satisfying way than heading up Starfleet Legal ever could have.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
But what really completes the start-of-fall feel is that low fishtail braid.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 10 Sep. 2025
Tax increment financing won’t be an option until the Department of Urban Renewal completes its assessment of the land.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
The successful court approval provides momentum that could carry into emergence, with the next several weeks crucial as the company completes its restructuring.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
To do so requires staring at the star for long periods of time as each planet completes an orbit, up to about 19 days for the outermost planet, and crosses in front of the star relative to us.
—Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 8 Sep. 2025
Research suggests this disruption may stem from alterations in normal neurodevelopmental processes that happen as adolescents mature — especially since the higher end of the typical age range of onset is when the brain completes maturation, D’Souza said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Senior quarterback Emmett Dowling completes 25 of 43 passes for 382 yards and four TDs and hits Quentin Burrell for the winning 2-point conversion pass as Mount Carmel tops Moeller 43-42 in Ohio.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
This finale completes her arc in a much more satisfying way than heading up Starfleet Legal ever could have.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
But what really completes the start-of-fall feel is that low fishtail braid.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 10 Sep. 2025
Tax increment financing won’t be an option until the Department of Urban Renewal completes its assessment of the land.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
The successful court approval provides momentum that could carry into emergence, with the next several weeks crucial as the company completes its restructuring.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
To do so requires staring at the star for long periods of time as each planet completes an orbit, up to about 19 days for the outermost planet, and crosses in front of the star relative to us.
—Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 8 Sep. 2025
Research suggests this disruption may stem from alterations in normal neurodevelopmental processes that happen as adolescents mature — especially since the higher end of the typical age range of onset is when the brain completes maturation, D’Souza said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Senior quarterback Emmett Dowling completes 25 of 43 passes for 382 yards and four TDs and hits Quentin Burrell for the winning 2-point conversion pass as Mount Carmel tops Moeller 43-42 in Ohio.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completes
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That would mean extending the League One play-off to the team that finishes eighth and the League Two play-off to ninth, as four teams go up and down between Leagues One and Two.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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As things stand, there's a small chance Brown finishes his career anywhere other than Boston.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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The space complements the retailer’s unique assortment of apparel and accessories, which for the anniversary will be further enriched by a selection of Gigli’s archival pieces, in a nod to Zambeletti’s roots and homage to the designer that sparked her fashion journey.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Notably, covers that include V of BTS are dominating fans’ feeds, with many appreciating how well the superstar’s voice complements BIBI.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Sources said Bessent is waiting to interview current Fed members until after the blackout period surrounding next week's Federal Open Market Committee meeting ends.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Atlanta Braves have a difficult decision to make with manager Brian Snitker once the season ends.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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As for transcendence, there’s a set of scenes when one character unexpectedly adorns red while another lines of blue.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
27 Aug. 2025
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The script adorns its skein of criminal dealings with idiosyncratic action, too.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
21 Aug. 2025
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The report concludes that North Korea is far from adhering to its obligations under international law.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Thursday’s report concludes the investigation into the collision between a Bell 407, on a helicopter coordinator training flight, and a Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane helitanker during a 2023 wildfire near Cabazon, California.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Sniffing fulfills a major part of a canine's sensory needs, one just as important as play and physical and mental exercise.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Tesla’s board proposed a compensation package for CEO Elon Musk that would catapult the tech entrepreneur’s wealth above $1 trillion if the company fulfills a set of rigorous benchmarks over the next decade, according to a securities filing on Friday.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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An abstract profile of her decorates the annual tournament poster.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Nearly every garish flight of fancy that decorates the frame is a distraction while the majority of the film does little more than rotely dramatize Kafka’s biography.—
Sam Bodrojan,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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But the gap closes for the return trip, with other carriers providing flight options with durations ranging from a little more than 28 hours to 33 hours.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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But trust is what closes deals.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Completes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completes. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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