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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 lunatic
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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
full information
complete understanding
perfect understanding
full understanding
absolute understanding
sufficient understanding
total understanding
a complete list
complete lack
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Recent Examples of complete
Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 June 2025
Since then, two new structures have been completed, with 29 more underway.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 16 June 2025
While the guest rooms could use an update, the spa—complete with a solarium, sauna, and steam bath—the views of the turquoise River Aare, and the sun terrace outside the L' Ambiance restaurant make this a property worth experiencing for a night or two.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2025
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The Phantom 3500 follows Otto’s Celera 500L earlier prototype, which completed testing in 2019.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 June 2025
Since then, two new structures have been completed, with 29 more underway.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Adjective
Norda 005 Color: Neve $325 at Backcountry $325 at Norda
The Norda 005 is a high-performance trail racer—complete with a carbon-fiber plate, super-critical foam, and an ultra-durable, sustainable BioDyneema upper—in a stealth package.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 16 June 2025
While the guest rooms could use an update, the spa—complete with a solarium, sauna, and steam bath—the views of the turquoise River Aare, and the sun terrace outside the L' Ambiance restaurant make this a property worth experiencing for a night or two.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complete
Verb
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But by 2025 when the project was finished, the cost had gone above the grant amount of $698,500.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Then Dart finished his second drive with a deep TD pass down the right sideline to rookie receiver Dalen Cambre.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Unlike most fruity orange sauces, the Pickled Prince version isn’t sugar-forward — kumquats have the perfect mixture of sweet punch and pucker to complement the habanero.—
Ahmed Ali Akbar,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2025
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This leaves room for some upside to complement a decent forward dividend yield of 3.8%.—
John Choong,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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However, just one year into this deal, the Giants decided to waive Jones and end the experiment with him under center.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Then, the knives failed him — another hot streak ended by a frigid stretch.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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Many buyers are turning to other automakers to fulfill their electric vehicle (EV) desires.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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This meant developing digital kitchens to fulfill digital orders; orders placed in the restaurant are prepared by a separate makeline.—
Nina Ajemian,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Best of all, though, was the Egyptian revival-style desert hotel, particularly the ballroom containing a large model of the entire infrastructure project, decorated in pharaohs and hieroglyphics.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
10 June 2025
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That means your entire income isn’t taxed at one flat rate.—
Karla Dennis,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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The rookie isn’t a finished product, and there surely will be some welcome-to-the-NFL moments as a run defender.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Their hope is to have a finished deal with all of the sections of the bill by Monday or Tuesday.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Employee Health and Productivity Many small businesses have tight budgets and struggle to provide basic benefits, much less comprehensive health insurance to all employees.—
Rhett Buttle,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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SailGP has a strategic integration with Abelson Sports, ensuring comprehensive and accurate odds coverage, and has developed an in-house, self-service odds portal, empowering betting operators with real-time access and control.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The Civil War, which is jeopardizing his presidency, has turned him into an utter killjoy.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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But that meeting’s collapse—and, more broadly, the utter failure of sanctions to prevent North Korea from developing its nuclear potential—may prompt him to support Seoul’s push.—
John Delury,
Foreign Affairs,
3 June 2025
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“Complete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complete. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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