1
as in finishing
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 complementing
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 ending
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 fulfilling
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 completing
But Orlando City rallied to score the final four games of the match, completing the comeback.
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026
Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza was the offensive MVP after completing 16 of 27 passes for 186 yards and rushing for an iconic 12-yard touchdown.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Norris finished second, with fellow McLaren driver Oscar Piastri completing the podium in third place.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 3 May 2026
The Beijing resident then had to register with local police and on an official app, before completing a 30-minute exam at home.
—Todd Symons, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Charles Mallory, who lived from 1796–1882, arrived in Mystic in 1816 after completing his sailmaker apprenticeship in New London, according to Mystic Seaport.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
After completing secondary school, Keiko moved to the United States to attend Stony Brook University.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 May 2026
Mythos has blown away just about every benchmark of AI progress, including completing complex coding tasks and solving graduate-level problems across a range of subjects.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 1 May 2026
Couldn’t Ohm’s concern with completing his trilogy be a metacommentary on what McCarthy is doing with this movie?
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026
Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza was the offensive MVP after completing 16 of 27 passes for 186 yards and rushing for an iconic 12-yard touchdown.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Norris finished second, with fellow McLaren driver Oscar Piastri completing the podium in third place.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 3 May 2026
The Beijing resident then had to register with local police and on an official app, before completing a 30-minute exam at home.
—Todd Symons, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Charles Mallory, who lived from 1796–1882, arrived in Mystic in 1816 after completing his sailmaker apprenticeship in New London, according to Mystic Seaport.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
After completing secondary school, Keiko moved to the United States to attend Stony Brook University.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 May 2026
Mythos has blown away just about every benchmark of AI progress, including completing complex coding tasks and solving graduate-level problems across a range of subjects.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 1 May 2026
Couldn’t Ohm’s concern with completing his trilogy be a metacommentary on what McCarthy is doing with this movie?
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completing
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After finishing his Army service in Israel at age 21 — which included a stint as a projectionist when movies were shown to soldiers — Firstenberg decided to go to Hollywood.—
Stephen Silver,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Jon and Matt Stinchcomb, Parkview – One or the other started for Parkview each season from 1991 to 1997, each finishing as a first-team all-state player.—
Todd Holcomb,
AJC.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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As part of the early 1980s cast, the two brought very different styles that ended up complementing each other perfectly.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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However, research continues on the potential for GLP-1s to become part of a new class of Alzheimer’s treatments, potentially complementing other approaches that target amyloid and tau proteins.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Nats then went to the bullpen, ending his night at eight runs (four earned) on five hits over 4 2/3 innings.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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But it was retrieved and Oaks Christian’s runner was tagged out at the plate trying to score, ending the game.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Higher education can give your child the chance to gain the experience and skills for a bright future and a fulfilling life.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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Aguilera, an assistant for the 59ers during the previous two seasons, believes McCoy and Grasha are fulfilling that responsibility.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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No detail was spared with Louis Vuitton tableware decorating every dining experience from lunches to dinners.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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Take Inspiration from Cherished Memories Barry's decorating style is largely influenced by her family and childhood.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Albanese noted that despite concluding that risks to Australian Jews were rising, the report found that no urgent changes were required to keep Australians safe.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The court rejected the argument, concluding that a prospective rate hearing — unlike that on the response time — would be considered contested and the utility would have the opportunity to challenge the finding of imprudence then.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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At the core of the story is the certainty that revenge, while occasionally satisfying on a gut level, is corrosive to the soul and not, in fact, a reliable way to meet lifelong pals.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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In a competitive market, where streamers continue to invest in originals, commercial networks are strong and imports rate well, the result was satisfying for NRK.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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But those are, in the rearview, mere filigree adorning the few tender years in which Richie retained absolute authorship of love’s true rapture.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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These are clutter-free spaces, cool and calming with occasional nods to Moroccan heritage in the form of black-and-white photography of Rabat’s heritage sites in the rooms, and handmade plates adorning walls in the corridors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Completing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completing. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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