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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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Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
Health insurance plans send lists of eligible patients to Exact Sciences, which completes its own checks to verify someone is due for screening.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
Travel + Leisure Staff, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
In May, Texas voters in Cameron County approved a measure for Starbase to become a city, complete with a mayor and a city council.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
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Prescott completed 14 of 18 throws in the first half for 137 yards and two touchdowns.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
Health insurance plans send lists of eligible patients to Exact Sciences, which completes its own checks to verify someone is due for screening.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
On one end of the space is a ground-floor bedroom and on the other is a full bathroom complete with a toilet and your choice of a tub or shower.
—Travel + Leisure Staff, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
In May, Texas voters in Cameron County approved a measure for Starbase to become a city, complete with a mayor and a city council.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
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How to Watch Italy vs Israel There’s a lot on the line as Italy hosts Israel in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, with the home team still in contention to finish first in UEFA Group I.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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There's no comic relief or light moments to take you away from the tough topics, which makes Guadagnino's piece stick with you long after the credits have finished rolling.—
Rachel Choy,
Refinery29,
14 Oct. 2025
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The renovated 19th-century crofter’s house puts sea views front and center, with Nordic interiors to complement the serene setting.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
12 Oct. 2025
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The dark blue wash complements every autumn shade, from chocolate brown to camel, and the wide-leg cut is both flattering and on-trend.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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Despite playing just 30 minutes against West Ham, the Arsenal captain ended the game with the joint-most line-breaking passes in the final third (four).—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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In April, Brazil ended visa-free travel for citizens of the US, Canada, and Australia, citing a lack of reciprocity.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
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For the previous two games in this National League Division Series, the Dodgers had fulfilled the task that kept their coaches and staff up late at night.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Yeah, but again, so fulfilling creatively.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
9 Oct. 2025
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In a matter of hours, the pillars of an entire system of repression had not simply collapsed.—
Danny Makki,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The performance, and the entire show at the Flicker Bar, will be released as part of the Drive-By Truckers’ forthcoming reissue of Decoration Day.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
15 Oct. 2025
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Alternate 4-inch layers of shredded organic matter with 1 inch of topsoil or finished compost.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
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Having local celebrities to tap into hands buyers the opportunity to easily adapt the format for their own territories, says Mike Beale, managing director of ITV Studios Creative Network, who says format sales will be prioritized over finished tape.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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The eastern campus will total 300,000 square feet and focus on comprehensive primary care, primary and specialty pediatric care, and adult and pediatric urgent care.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Consider the personal income per resident yardstick, the bureau’s comprehensive measurement of all types of incomes, including those from jobs, businesses, investments, and government assistance.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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The fight, an utter farce, lasted 91 seconds, but Trump formed a lasting relationship with the ferocious Tyson.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
11 Oct. 2025
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There weren’t gaping holes or utter structural breakdowns.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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