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
The Orange also dominated possession in the early goings, holding the ball for 69 percent of the first half and completing 307 passes versus Japan’s 130 passes.
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
Iran plays in Inglewood, California, again next Sunday against Belgium, before completing the group stage in Seattle against Egypt on June 26.
—ABC News, 14 June 2026
Mickelson reportedly left the course before completing his round.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Even if many of the passes were simple, completing 84 unblemished ones is never a formality.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 13 June 2026
The court ruling revealed that Joslin was a few weeks shy of completing their two-year trial period when the termination occurred.
—Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
Bassist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson formed Rush in 1968 with drummer John Rutsey completing the original lineup.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 12 June 2026
Yamamoto retired 22 consecutive Angels after Peraza’s triple, allowing no more baserunners while completing eight innings for the first time this season.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 7 June 2026
That said, everyone could benefit from completing a few simple household maintenance tasks on the weekend in order to ensure things flow more smoothly over the course of the busy work week ahead.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
Iran plays in Inglewood, California, again next Sunday against Belgium, before completing the group stage in Seattle against Egypt on June 26.
—ABC News, 14 June 2026
Mickelson reportedly left the course before completing his round.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Even if many of the passes were simple, completing 84 unblemished ones is never a formality.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 13 June 2026
The court ruling revealed that Joslin was a few weeks shy of completing their two-year trial period when the termination occurred.
—Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
Bassist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson formed Rush in 1968 with drummer John Rutsey completing the original lineup.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 12 June 2026
Yamamoto retired 22 consecutive Angels after Peraza’s triple, allowing no more baserunners while completing eight innings for the first time this season.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 7 June 2026
That said, everyone could benefit from completing a few simple household maintenance tasks on the weekend in order to ensure things flow more smoothly over the course of the busy work week ahead.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completing
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Brind’Amour played in only one NHL All-Star Game, received Hart Trophy votes in only one season (2005-06, finishing 10th), and hit the 80-point mark just four times.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Few things feel as satisfying as a cold drink of water after mowing the lawn on a hot afternoon, finishing a tough workout or waking up thirsty in the middle of the night.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Much of it will come when the wind picks up at night, complementing California’s abundant daytime solar power, and batteries, which discharge for a few hours around sunset.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Its herbal notes and zesty acidity will cut through the rich cheese while complementing the fresh flavors in the dish.—
Carole Kotkin,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Before ending his career, Tanter witnessed another Laker capture the all-time scoring record as James eclipsed Abdul-Jabbar's 38,287 points.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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In 2003, Roy Horn was attacked by a white Bengal tiger during a Siegfried & Roy show, leaving him partially paralyzed and ending the long-running act.—
Dan Snierson,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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Inexperience didn't keep them from fulfilling their dream.—
Neha Bhatt,
NPR,
13 June 2026
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Morningstar is bearish because of the low odds of SpaceX fulfilling promises such as making its latest rocket as reusable as an airplane and running AI data centers in space that are cheaper and more effective than the ones on earth.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Miller's favorite approach when decorating covered porches is to emulate the indoor aesthetic.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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Swan said his colleagues in Seattle, another host city for the World Cup, were also impressed with Kansas City’s airport making a great first impression by decorating the terminal to highlight the tournament.—
Dylan Lysen,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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In a 20-season span beginning in 2006, the Miners have had two winning years, both 7-6 and both concluding with bowl losses.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The court rejected that claim, concluding it was illegally seized and transferred.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
18 June 2026
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To make this satisfying meal, toss everything in your air fryer and come back 20 minutes later.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
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Unlike Magazine Dreams, the modest but satisfying Test avoids the lurid descent into violent psychodrama that swerved into hallucinatory Taxi Driver territory and undercut that film’s integrity.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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Standing 566 feet high and crowned with a five-story ceramic cross, the central Tower of Jesus Christ is the highest of 18 adorning the Sagrada Família, a bucket-list item for most travelers to the city in Spain’s northeastern Catalonia region.—
Claudio Lavanga,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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Kansas Citians are feeding into the excitement with events, decorations and more adorning the city.—
Zuri Primos
June 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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“Completing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completing. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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