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completed

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verb

past tense of complete
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as in adorned
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 ended
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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Recent Examples of completed
Verb
Taylor Farms has completed more than a dozen acquisitions or investments since 2011. Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 Trump then argued that a massive renovation of the building can’t be completed without his fundraising – and recognition for it with his name on the building and grounds – even though Congress appropriated $257 million for the project. Bart Jansen, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 Upper Pottsgrove Township Police Chief Al Werner declined to release any information, including the names of any officers involved in the shooting, until the investigation is completed. Holly Ramer, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Engineering work has also progressed, and Frontier has completed a site-selection study. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026 In Norfolk, Virginia, where the Corps completed a similar study, the city of Norfolk is managing the elevation of around 1,000 properties. Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 Officials say 15 high school students completed more than 200 hours of training, earning TRUST and Google Data Analytics certifications. Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026 Peach Wood solar is a project of OCI Energy and is expected to be completed in 2029. Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Surviving a 17-day grind The Brewers just completed a 17-day run that included no days off, one complete West Coast trip and part of another. Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completed
Adjective
  • During China’s first export boom, Chinese factories often imported parts, assembled the finished product and shipped it abroad.
    Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The finished drinking water will travel south through another underground tunnel around the west side of O’Hare International Airport, where it will be distributed to seven northwest Cook suburbs, including Schaumburg and Hoffman Estates, May said.
    Marni Pyke, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The shoes were dramatic as well, a stiletto sandal adorned with voluminous tulle — this was a Valentino collaboration with Philip Treacy from spring 2010.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Each room is flooded with amber Southwestern light, framed by chunky wooden beams, and the massive beds are adorned with local textiles.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Hutton wanted to stay in the game after his playing career ended.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Woodland, who entered the final 18-hole round tied for fourth place, six shots behind eventual champion Wyndham Clark, ended Sunday’s round in that same fourth-place slot with Collin Morikawa and Chris Gotterup following rounds of 64-65-70-69.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The two documents work together to ensure your wishes are fulfilled, lawyers said.
    Medora Lee, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Like Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi and Marc Bernal, who were all born in that year and grew up in the academy together, Xavi Espart fulfilled the dream of millions of youngsters worldwide by making his Barcelona debut.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Before her full staging was complete, friends connected her with women who had early-stage breast cancer.
    Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Based on SweetNight Lab test results, the complete system delivers sleep comfort that's up to 11° cooler.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Crafted in an ivory and fern colorway, the shoe features a white upper complemented by golden accents and subtle green detailing.
    Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • It’s designed with a darling sailor-style collar accentuated with white stitching that extends down the front, while the red knit is complemented with ribbing at the hem and sleeves.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • At least 15 babies and children from the faith-healing sect died between 2015 and 2025 from illnesses that doctors could have successfully treated, the experts concluded.
    Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Kirk Heilbrun, a forensic psychologist who evaluated Clancy in April, concluded his testimony Tuesday, testifying that Clancy was suffering from a form of bipolar disorder, but could still appreciate that killing her children was wrong.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The court did not decide whether the particular geofence warrant ultimately satisfied the Fourth Amendment's probable cause and particularity requirements.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • A day later, the Twins satisfied another need with a trade for starting pitcher Dean Kremer.
    Dan Hayes, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Completed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completed. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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