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
James attended Baylor University, completing the university’s pre-medical program in 1991, the university’s magazine posted.
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Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
Quarterback Angelo Renda orchestrated the offense, passing for 281 yards and completing 18 of 22 passes (82%).
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2025
Running back Ahmad Hardy rushed for 250 yards and three touchdowns, and quarterback Beau Pribula has been sharp, completing over 75 percent of his passes with very few mistakes.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
After years of delays from heavy winter storms, COVID, funding shortfalls, and more fires, crews built a new trail as part of a $2 million upgrade to the park, with impressive new wooden bridges, signs and other amenities, completing the project in 2021.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Instead, exercising can consist of completing puzzles, filling out class reunion surveys and playing games like bridge, other card games and other games in general.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Fahey finished the night completing 22 of 32 passes for 255 yards for Mission Viejo and two TDs.
—Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Daniel Trombone developed a depth-perception system for explosive ordnance disposal robots while completing his electronics engineering technology degree at the University of Arkansas, Grantham, according to a US Air Force release published on September 2.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
Nusantara Lima is expected to start work in 2026 after completing a series of checkouts.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
Quarterback Angelo Renda orchestrated the offense, passing for 281 yards and completing 18 of 22 passes (82%).
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2025
Running back Ahmad Hardy rushed for 250 yards and three touchdowns, and quarterback Beau Pribula has been sharp, completing over 75 percent of his passes with very few mistakes.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
After years of delays from heavy winter storms, COVID, funding shortfalls, and more fires, crews built a new trail as part of a $2 million upgrade to the park, with impressive new wooden bridges, signs and other amenities, completing the project in 2021.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Instead, exercising can consist of completing puzzles, filling out class reunion surveys and playing games like bridge, other card games and other games in general.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Fahey finished the night completing 22 of 32 passes for 255 yards for Mission Viejo and two TDs.
—Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Daniel Trombone developed a depth-perception system for explosive ordnance disposal robots while completing his electronics engineering technology degree at the University of Arkansas, Grantham, according to a US Air Force release published on September 2.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
Nusantara Lima is expected to start work in 2026 after completing a series of checkouts.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completing
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However, to artists, finishing a body of work that takes you on a musica journey is still the supreme accomplishment for a musician.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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To craft a similar fall porch decoration, use a finishing nail to make a hole in the rim of each mold.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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Her ring, necklace, bracelet and earrings were all from Bulgari’s Serpenti line, complementing her gown’s coils.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Looking like a child of Janet Jackson’s, her choreography was on point, complete with a rap break and moves complementing an electric guitarist and keytar player that got down behind her.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
7 Sep. 2025
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Total gross for the week ending September 14 was $30,128,088, a boost of about 20% over the previous week and 18% over this time last year.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
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The move has puzzled many since ending the program would bar every company, including oil firms, from accessing federal subsidies for capturing carbon or producing hydrogen fuel.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Winning trophies is a significant part of fulfilling the vision in that equation.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
21 Sep. 2025
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Depending on your age and foreign language ability, fulfilling your James Bond spy fantasies may not be very realistic—but spying for the British government just got more accessible.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 Sep. 2025
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The simplest way to create an autumnal feel is by decorating your front porch.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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Designed by decorating icon Bunny Williams, the Cranborne lampshade boasts the signature sophistication that Williams has built a career on.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
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The action kicked off Thursday night with the Green Bay Packers overpowering the Washington Commanders and progresses to Sunday’s 13 contests before concluding with a Monday night doubleheader.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Trump was right again in concluding that the Federal Reserve has been too late in responding to the deterioration of the job market.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The assumption was that TikTok would bring on additional American investors to dilute Chinese shares, thus satisfying the requirement of an American owner.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
20 Sep. 2025
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Thousands of users couldn't cope with the hilarity of it all, especially the dad enlisting his son as an accomplice in satisfying his sweet tooth without drawing attention.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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The father-son duo both towered over Hargitay, adorning casual clothing in snaps taken from their visit.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Where Old-World Wallpaper Works Best Historically, wallpaper began adorning cupboard interiors and modest rooms of merchant homes.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Completing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completing. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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