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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2
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 Tulsa transfer attempted just nine passes, completing five, for 53 yards.
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Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Right now, their main focus is on signing the loan for the house, installing the septic system, obtaining the necessary permits and completing the well for water.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Manning ends up completing 21 of 27 passes for 166 yards and a touchdown — and, most importantly, no interceptions.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Oct. 2025
It’s been a long road to screens for the sequel, which was forced to suspend production one month in due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, completing production in early 2024, after the guild completed its latest round of labor negotiations.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2025
The Aces, despite completing the sweep for their third title in four years, appeared visibly uncomfortable, and Finals MVP A'ja Wilson showed a look of concern.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Founded in 1980, the company’s work with the federal government expanded significantly after 2018, completing more than $100 million in contracts since 2002, according to GovTribe.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
As for Super Heavy, the rocket booster made a water landing as planned off the Texas coast after completing several in-flight experiments.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
The Philadelphia Union’s 1-0 win over New York City on Saturday secured the club the MLS Supporters’ Shield title for the second time in the franchise’s history, completing an impressive turnaround under coach Bradley Carnell.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Right now, their main focus is on signing the loan for the house, installing the septic system, obtaining the necessary permits and completing the well for water.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Manning ends up completing 21 of 27 passes for 166 yards and a touchdown — and, most importantly, no interceptions.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Oct. 2025
It’s been a long road to screens for the sequel, which was forced to suspend production one month in due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, completing production in early 2024, after the guild completed its latest round of labor negotiations.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2025
The Aces, despite completing the sweep for their third title in four years, appeared visibly uncomfortable, and Finals MVP A'ja Wilson showed a look of concern.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Founded in 1980, the company’s work with the federal government expanded significantly after 2018, completing more than $100 million in contracts since 2002, according to GovTribe.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
As for Super Heavy, the rocket booster made a water landing as planned off the Texas coast after completing several in-flight experiments.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
The Philadelphia Union’s 1-0 win over New York City on Saturday secured the club the MLS Supporters’ Shield title for the second time in the franchise’s history, completing an impressive turnaround under coach Bradley Carnell.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completing
Verb
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This is fantastic for multitasking and can make the difference between finishing your workload and getting to it next shift.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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The set comes with three extra-virgin olive oils—one for sizzling, one for frying, and one for finishing—plus a sizzle spray for even coating.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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Cruz matched his dad in a black suit, complementing it with a light blue shirt and maroon tie, while his girlfriend, Jackie Apostel, wore a black suit of her own.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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The aluminum materials and a woodgrain finish add durability while complementing both traditional and modern interiors.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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Slated to be the Lions’ top reserve cornerback this season, Rakestraw was placed on season-ending IR in August.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Air traffic controllers played a key role in ending the last government shutdown, which stretched on for 35 days, from December 2018 to January 2019.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
7 Oct. 2025
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But Yu said the e-tail giant isn’t concerned about fulfilling orders from other platforms.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The ability to guide people in pregnancy, childbirth and beyond is, for me, the most intimate and fulfilling part of medicine.—
Tami S. Rowen,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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From outings like tailgating and attending football games to staying in and decorating our homes for autumn, this season is all about enjoying the great outdoors and visiting with family and friends.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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The event includes pumpkin decorating and other activities for kids, music, a plant sale and garden shop along with barbecue lunch sold by Amigos de Vista Lions.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Europalia Españe 2025 Festival runs for four months, concluding in January 2026.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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Two lower courts threw out the lawsuit after concluding that the congressman lacked standing -- or the legal right to bring a lawsuit -- because the plaintiffs could not prove the policy harmed them.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But a performance of the song by the school band in which Tess and Alex’s boys play brings its own kind of joyous release to cap this soulful, satisfying movie.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
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But amid the repetitive jump scares lies a thoroughly scary and satisfying concluding chapter to Stephen King’s classic story.—
Samantha Allen,
Them.,
7 Oct. 2025
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Although a ladder is needed for adorning the tree with ornaments, the tree is pre-lit, so that tangled strands of lights are a thing of Christmas past.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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Thug has managed to find a way to push the envelope all these years later with Uy Scuti, adorning a Druski-esque whiteface that reads as a somewhat subversive take on the current moment’s politics.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Completing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completing. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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