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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
The warehouse completes a full closed-loop auto-material flow system that moves information on raw materials, panels, parts, garments and final shipments seamlessly through the production logic model.
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Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
The company completes flight demonstrations frequently at the Monterey Bay Academy Airport, near the coast in Watsonville.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
After Addison loses her cool in the OR, jeopardizing the patient, she is kicked out by Amelia who successfully completes the surgery.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
In fully autonomous evaluations, the system completes extended locomotion and manipulation behaviors without teleoperation or resets.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
On March 3, a total lunar eclipse in your sign marks a powerful (personal) milestone, as this completes a two-year eclipse series (and storyline) that began in 2024.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
When the Sheriff’s Office completes its investigation, it will be reviewed by the District Attorney’s Office to determine if the officer bears any criminal liability for his actions.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
When to see the space station from Earth The International Space Station, which completes 16 orbits of Earth per day, is regularly visible to spectators around the globe.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.
—Gary Trust, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2026
Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
The company completes flight demonstrations frequently at the Monterey Bay Academy Airport, near the coast in Watsonville.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
After Addison loses her cool in the OR, jeopardizing the patient, she is kicked out by Amelia who successfully completes the surgery.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
In fully autonomous evaluations, the system completes extended locomotion and manipulation behaviors without teleoperation or resets.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
On March 3, a total lunar eclipse in your sign marks a powerful (personal) milestone, as this completes a two-year eclipse series (and storyline) that began in 2024.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
When the Sheriff’s Office completes its investigation, it will be reviewed by the District Attorney’s Office to determine if the officer bears any criminal liability for his actions.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
When to see the space station from Earth The International Space Station, which completes 16 orbits of Earth per day, is regularly visible to spectators around the globe.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.
—Gary Trust, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completes
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Arajai Burks, junior G Hill calls Burks a strong defender who finishes well at the rim and has good court vision and a reliable outside shot.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Jan. 2026
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Premium finishes in 2026 are limited to Aero Gray, Snowflake White, Soul Red, and Machine Gray.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
28 Jan. 2026
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Mon Lumière was built as a smart, cost-efficient alternative that complements professional dermatology treatments and supports consistency between appointments.—
William Jones
January 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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Their streamlined design complements any decor style and color palette.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Jan. 2026
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Big and bold, this is often the museum that visitors talk about long after their Chicago trip ends.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
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The standoff ends when Lynch extends his left arm toward Bradley with the weapon in his hand, causing the officer to fire his service weapon once and Liu to fire two shots.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Smart & Safe Florida last week filed a brief arguing that the ballot initiative fulfills legal requirements and should be placed on the ballot.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Each member fulfills a different role.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 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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Now on at the Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue (the limited season ends on Saturday), an illuminated image of Shields as Dunne adorns the marquee.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
27 Nov. 2025
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The White House on Monday sought to distance itself from those comments, declining to draw conclusions publicly until the investigation concludes.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
28 Jan. 2026
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The White House on Monday sought to distance itself from those comments, declining to draw conclusions publicly until the investigation concludes.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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The trial court now will have to resolve whether the Salvation Army’s work therapy satisfies this two-part test.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Wrestling satisfies a natural need for performance and competition.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2026
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The spectacle, which decorates the eastern edge of El Capitan, requires relatively clear skies and ample water from winter snowmelt.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2026
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Zohran Mamdani has just moved in, and considering the thoughtful aesthetic details of his campaign—which his stylish first lady, artist Rama Duwaji, had a hand in designing—we’re pining for a look at how the couple decorates their new digs.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Completes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completes. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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