COMPLETING Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

completing

verb

present participle of complete

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 Japanese government is roughly two years away from completing its own network of satellites to track moving objects. —

Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 16 Mar. 2026 By September last year, the project advanced further as the ship’s three towering masts were installed, marking a critical step toward completing the vessel’s distinctive sail system. —

Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026 During her on-the-job training, she was offered a position as a diesel mechanic, her field of choice, and secured a job immediately upon completing the program — a rare feat for younger workers in today's labor market. —

Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026 The Red Sox renegotiated Gray’s contract after completing the trade. —

Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026 Texas softball tied the school record for most consecutive wins Sunday while completing a three-game sweep of Ole Miss with a 15-3 victiory at McCombs Field. —

Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 15 Mar. 2026 Cornerstone Christian, a school of just 130 students, defeated Birmingham 74-64 in the CIF Division III state championship game on Friday night, completing a remarkable climb through California’s basketball ranks. —

Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026 Both guitarists have thrived since launching their solo careers in the 1980s and are now completing the first SatchVai album. —

George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026 He was pulled from the game after completing one-third of an inning. —

Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2026

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Herro was the only Heat player who hit the 20-point mark on Tuesday, finishing the loss with 20 points on 5-of-11 shooting from the field, 1-of-2 shooting on threes and 9-of-9 shooting from the foul line, eight rebounds and five assists.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
Center fielder Caden Sorrell hit two home runs in the game, finishing 2-for-4 with four RBIs.

— Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026