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as in to finish
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 to complement
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 to end
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 to fulfill
to do what is required by the terms of
no payments will be made until the contract is completed
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as in entire
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
a complete deck of cards
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as in finished
brought or having come to an end
your education is never complete—there's always something more to learn
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as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points
will present complete coverage of the tennis tournament
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as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions
he's a complete genius
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as in thorough
trying all possibilities
a complete search of the computer file
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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
a riding school that will teach you all skills required of the complete equestrian
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complete information
detailed information
true information
correct information
comprehensive information
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complete understanding
perfect understanding
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absolute understanding
sufficient understanding
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a complete list
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Recent Examples of complete
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 June 2025
The correct prizes were sent at approximately 3:15 a.m. local time and completed by approximately 4:30 a.m. local time.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 30 June 2025
Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 28 June 2025
And the area to the south, where stormwater runs through more native plant filters before returning to the drains, will remain fenced off to visitors even after Phase 2 is complete.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
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Verb
All seven members recently completed their mandatory military service and reunited in June.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 June 2025
The correct prizes were sent at approximately 3:15 a.m. local time and completed by approximately 4:30 a.m. local time.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 30 June 2025
Adjective
For months, law enforcement and prosecutors refused to publicly release the men's cause or manner of death despite their autopsies being complete.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 28 June 2025
And the area to the south, where stormwater runs through more native plant filters before returning to the drains, will remain fenced off to visitors even after Phase 2 is complete.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
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Among the incumbent free agents from the Heat’s season-ending roster eligible to be signed elsewhere beginning on Monday are Alec Burks, Josh Christopher and Isaiah Stevens, with the latter two finishing last season on two-way deals.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2025
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Pelinka also engineered the splendid undrafted free agent signing that was Austin Reaves, which led to the Lakers finishing this season as the third seed in the West.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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Choose from three different styles — lemon, orange, or lime — to complement existing decor.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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Already this year, a bipartisan group of U.S. representatives banded together to introduce a sandbox program to complement the National Quantum Initiative.—
John Prisco,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Despite stocks dipping slightly after President Donald Trump's announcement that the U.S. would end all trade talks with Canada, the S&P 500 recovered to close at a record high -- 6,173.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
27 June 2025
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After a logistical snafu ends their initial meeting about Agnes’ thesis, Decker makes the casual suggestion that the makeup session be at his house near campus.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
27 June 2025
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Committee Chairman Tim Walberg, R-Mich., first sent a letter to Schill to testify in April, accusing Northwestern of failing to fulfill its commitment to protect Jewish students.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Many hotels in the city are required to have clean-air transportation as part of their development agreement, which ATN fulfills.—
Michael Slaten,
Oc Register,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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That’s more than the entire population of Bergen — or more than Trondheim and Stavanger combined.—
Michael Sheldrick,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Here is what is new at the 2025 BMW Championship: Because only the top 50 golfers in the FedEx Cup rankings will participate in the championship, there is no cut, which ensures that the entire field – barring a withdrawal – will stick around until Sunday’s final round.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
23 June 2025
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Traditional audiobook narrators get paid per finished hour of recording, often a few $100 per hour.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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Like all poke cakes, this ensures the finished cake is very moist.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
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Based on her own rigorous reporting, interviews, and research, Meltzer delivers the first comprehensive biography of Jane Birkin to date.—
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1 July 2025
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For the first time, the public had access to a centralized, comprehensive online resource offering the latest research on sea level change, along with an interactive database that allowed users to explore how sea levels have changed over recent decades.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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There won’t be adequate words to describe how much changed in such a short period of time, thanks to Trump’s utter debasement of the office, and the GOP’s decision to follow him down one of the ugliest paths imaginable, all the while abandoning principles, morals, and basic common decency.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2025
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Where to watch:Apple TV, Amazon, Fandango at Home. 1. 'Jaws' (1975) The seafaring masterpiece sinks every other shark movie in its utter perfection.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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“Complete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complete. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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