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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 fulfills
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
From Wegner Crystal Mines, the town of Mount Ida is just 10 minutes away by car, which completes the Crystal Loop.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Tasteful landscape design completes the outdoor oasis.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
Sargeant’s role completes the defensive picture.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The ouster of roughly 92 hereditary peers completes a modernization effort begun in 1999 to make the chamber more democratic.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Executions are on hold in Idaho as the prison system completes renovations to its execution chamber as part of the transition to a firing squad.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
How to achieve blurred nails Once her prep is complete, Novakovic completes her blurred nails using two thin coats of Manucurist Active Blur.
—Dominic Cadogan, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
The kid from Miami, who made a stunning rise to the Heisman Trophy and college national title in his hometown against the Hurricanes, completes the trifecta with the top pick.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
The company completes flight demonstrations frequently at the Monterey Bay Academy Airport, near the coast in Watsonville.
—The Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Tasteful landscape design completes the outdoor oasis.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
Sargeant’s role completes the defensive picture.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The ouster of roughly 92 hereditary peers completes a modernization effort begun in 1999 to make the chamber more democratic.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Executions are on hold in Idaho as the prison system completes renovations to its execution chamber as part of the transition to a firing squad.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
How to achieve blurred nails Once her prep is complete, Novakovic completes her blurred nails using two thin coats of Manucurist Active Blur.
—Dominic Cadogan, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
The kid from Miami, who made a stunning rise to the Heisman Trophy and college national title in his hometown against the Hurricanes, completes the trifecta with the top pick.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
The company completes flight demonstrations frequently at the Monterey Bay Academy Airport, near the coast in Watsonville.
—The Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completes
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Åberg has improved his tee-to-green numbers and tournament finishes every start since missing the cut at Torrey Pines in January.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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The contemporary decor is in line with elegant Italian design, with a selection of refined materials and finishes throughout.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2026
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Its light and nutty flavor nicely complements the tangy lemon dressing.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Choose a specific colorway that complements the rest of your architecture to really create a blended look.—
Jane Kim,
The Spruce,
11 Mar. 2026
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Catcher Austin Wells capped the game with a three-run home run in the seventh inning to enact the World Baseball Classic’s mercy rule, which ends the game when a team is up by 10 or more runs after seven innings.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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Randy Smith’s consecutive game streak ends at 906 games, the longest in NBA history.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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After-dark travel also fulfills the growing demand for novel adventures, because these days, a pristine night sky is especially rare.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
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Libra September 23 – October 22 What sort of art fulfils your soul?—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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My favorite Italian/Italian American cookbooks The famous recipe for pinwheel lasagna that adorns the cover is one of my go-to dishes.—
Jamila Robinson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Feb. 2026
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Walk a bit deeper inside, and a collage of memories adorns a wall near their kitchen.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Dec. 2025
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Some questions may be adapted into full columns, and transcripts of the chats remain available after each session concludes.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Investors are eyeing what the Bank of Japan might do on interest rates as the central bank’s policy board concludes its two-day meeting Thursday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Mar. 2026
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For those partial to a glaze, a drizzle of maple syrup at the end satisfies anyone who loves a sweet finish.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2026
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After several critiques by WNBA hoopers in recent seasons regarding revenue share, the league finally decided to split earnings with its players — but not at the percentage that satisfies those players.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The iconic Burberry pattern, which is known as the Burberry Check, decorates the sole of the shoe, adding more brand identity to the shoes.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Ink decorates her hands and wrists, poking out from under the sleeves of her gray cashmere cardigan.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Completes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completes. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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