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Definition of completednext

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
Construction on a new house began in 1853 and was completed in 1856. Emma Banks, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026 Clearly, the Wizards have completed their deconstruction phase and are now moving toward Young and Davis leading a rising young core. Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026 In fact, Tara Bledsoe, a program supervisor, said the kids should be with their nana while their parents completed services the department required. Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026 Over the course of the dog’s career, the pair completed 1,300 hours of training, 1,000 deployments and were responsible for the arrest of 153 suspects. Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026 Each is completed with the Parke by Brunch collaboration logo. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026 Clendenin will be sentenced after a pre-sentence investigation is completed, prosecutors said. Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026 Gorman had just completed his high-stakes CEO transition with three capable candidates ready to fill his position. Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026 The application can be completed in English or Spanish. Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completed
Adjective
  • To make a finished show in a week and then start all over again the next week is amazing.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The finished model looks good as part of a Lego Star Wars collection and is robust enough for play.
    Rich Owen, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Both hold long bamboo sticks adorned with orange flags.
    Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
  • According to an Instagram post by the popular bagel shop, a hot sea salt sesame bagel is getting adorned by oyster mushrooms, pumpkin bushi, black pepper, a savory rose fudge, nasturtium and bergamot.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • That was followed days later by the US strike on Iran, which effectively ended the process.
    Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
  • The organization behind the initiative ended last year with just under $46,000 in cash, according to a state campaign document filed Monday.
    Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Without a next generation in line, who will take care of these childless Americans, ensure their dying wishes are fulfilled and oversee where their assets will go after death?
    Medora Lee, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Jordan Davis fulfilled his potential in 2025 and is on track to join Carter on an advanced payroll.
    Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Owner Jason Boso fixed that, infusing $2 million into the 10-year-old bar on better bathrooms, a covered section of the patio and a re-done kitchen.
    Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 3 Apr. 2023
Verb
  • The Committee was also complemented by General Motors Chair and CEO Mary Barra, who was selected from a group of talented peers and had firsthand experience managing an effective transition.
    Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Burton complemented the Illusion Illuminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 with the Vanish Airbrush Concealer, using it to sculpt and illuminate.
    Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The panel concluded the order was both overly broad and impermissibly vague, raising constitutional and practical concerns.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The judge concluded program participants could not be Salvation Army employees because there was no express or implied agreement they would be compensated.
    Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Our top overall pick is the Davines Love Smoothing Shampoo Bar, which satisfied both straight- and curly-haired testers.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026
  • But that wouldn’t have satisfied anyone.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026

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“Completed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completed. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.

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