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
Christopherson, a Star resident, is wrapping up his third year as principal of Hunter Elementary in Meridian after completing his principal internship at Star and Willow Creek elementary schools.
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Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
Gorman was reportedly only a few months away from completing her freshman year.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Their performance went on for nearly a minute, and the team’s cheer after successfully completing the number rivaled its reaction when the buzzer hit zero on a 70-52 victory over the Fighting Irish.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
Japan’s Aegis destroyer Chokai has officially gained the ability to launch long-range Tomahawk missiles after completing a series of modifications and crew training in the US that began last October.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
Recently completing a postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Leeds, Shai's work examined how AI mirrors human cognitive processes and raises existential questions.
—Big Think, 28 Mar. 2026
After completing another rebuilding job at TCU, Campbell now has a chance to lead the Horned Frogs to the Final Four in the place where everything started.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
After completing their mandatory service in the South Korean military and embarking on a few solo ventures, all seven members of the global K-pop sensation—RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook—have reunited for a new album, an upcoming world tour, a Netflix documentary, and more.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
Mission is contingent on successful certification of Starliner after completing Starliner-1.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
Gorman was reportedly only a few months away from completing her freshman year.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Their performance went on for nearly a minute, and the team’s cheer after successfully completing the number rivaled its reaction when the buzzer hit zero on a 70-52 victory over the Fighting Irish.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
Japan’s Aegis destroyer Chokai has officially gained the ability to launch long-range Tomahawk missiles after completing a series of modifications and crew training in the US that began last October.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
Recently completing a postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Leeds, Shai's work examined how AI mirrors human cognitive processes and raises existential questions.
—Big Think, 28 Mar. 2026
After completing another rebuilding job at TCU, Campbell now has a chance to lead the Horned Frogs to the Final Four in the place where everything started.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
After completing their mandatory service in the South Korean military and embarking on a few solo ventures, all seven members of the global K-pop sensation—RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook—have reunited for a new album, an upcoming world tour, a Netflix documentary, and more.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
Mission is contingent on successful certification of Starliner after completing Starliner-1.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completing
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The school's practices allowed people to get massage therapy licenses without finishing the required training, according to TDLR.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The series is hosted by Nick Viall, a 45-year old man who starred on The Bachelor after finishing runner-up in two consecutive seasons of The Bachelorette, and his 27-year model and former surgical technologist wife Natalie Joy.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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Pearl drop earrings peek through her tousled strands, adding an extra dose of glam and complementing the shimmering champagne tones of her gown.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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For this easy one-layer snacking cake, Marmite is the secret ingredient in the dark chocolate ganache, amplifying the natural fruitiness of dark chocolate and complementing the cardamom, coffee, and orange flavors in the cake.—
Kristen Hartke,
Saveur,
12 Mar. 2026
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Ducks captain Radko Gudas, slowed by a lower-body injury, insisted on playing in the rematch of a March 12 game in which his knee-on-knee hit on Auston Matthews led to a season-ending injury for the Toronto captain and a five-game suspension for Gudas.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The legislation also calls for ending the sales tax on school supplies like pens, pencils, crayons, backpacks and lunchboxes, along with energy efficient appliances for residential use, including washers, dryers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and standard-size refrigerators, among others.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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While fulfilling this assignment, Schiaparelli meets Paul Poiret, who would become a mentor of sorts and shower her with clothing.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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For Bomm, who was a dialysis nurse helping critically ill patients for more than 30 years, working with living donors like Andrea is particularly fulfilling.—
Lisa Hughes,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Aubrey mother uses rally to teach daughter Aubrey residents Emily Murray, 43, and her 9-year-old daughter Storie spent Friday evening making signs and decorating a shirt before attending their first No Kings protest in Frisco on Saturday.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Wreaths are also custom to Ancient Greece, with Greeks traditionally decorating their front door with a flower wreath to symbolize welcoming nature into their homes.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Chicago Board of Education will vote Monday on whether to hire interim CEO Macquline King permanently, concluding a monthslong national search for the school district’s next leader.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Developers and states sued, and federal judges allowed all five to resume construction, essentially concluding that the government didn't show that the national security risk was so imminent that construction must halt.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The last two generations came of age in a world where digital birthday cards are standard, signatures are scrawled awkwardly using a finger and to-do shopping lists no longer offer the satisfying opportunity to scratch out item after item.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Pair it with a crisp green salad for a satisfying meal.—
Georgeanne Brennan,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The 2026 Academy Awards were no exception, with brilliant brooches, glittering gems, and sparkling strands adorning the A-list on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Lilies are a common Easter plant, adorning homes and churches across the Southeast during the spring.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Completing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completing. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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