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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
The restoration was completed in May of 2025 and the hotel has earned a Michelin Key, the ultimate achievement such as a Michelin star is to restaurants. Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026 Semenyo had already completed a prolific season in England’s Premier League, scoring 17 league goals to take over boyhood idol Tony Yeboah’s long-standing record for most scored by a Ghanaian in a single season. Andrew McNicol, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026 It's been closed for nearly two years, but restoration of the Panther Hollow Bridge in Pittsburgh's Schenley Park has been completed. Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026 Architect Albert Joseph Bodker completed his work on an Italian Renaissance-style residential building in Manhattan’s Upper West Side neighborhood in 1909. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026 If completed, the offering would be accompanied by a dual listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market. Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026 The Heat by then will have completed season series against 11 opponents. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026 The installations at the 500 delis were completed in April, but the city has not committed any additional funds towards equipping the thousands of bodegas that remain unprotected, Mateo said. Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026 New product features that used to take months or quarters to develop can now be completed in weeks. Anuradha Choudhury, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completed
Adjective
  • Made of eco-friendly shipping containers, Pittsburgh's bright blue container house features four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms spread across three finished levels, as well as a rooftop deck.
    Finch Walker, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The Bluesign System Substances List (BSSL) outlines consumer safety limits for substances in finished textile products.
    Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Tassel accents make a great outfit anchor; what once adorned the home brings elegance and opulence to your wardrobe.
    Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
  • On the seventh floor of a building in the Fashion District, Bryan Hearns shows me to his studio, where containers brim with colorful rhinestones, walls are adorned with zippers, chains and pliers, and rainbow fabrics and leathers pile on the floor.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Brent crude futures ended last week down more than 7% following signals from Washington that an agreement with Tehran to unblock the vital maritime chokepoint was in sight.
    Jenni Reid, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Edge rusher Jonathan Greenard is now in Philly, and he was replaced by third-year Dallas Turner, who ended 2025 on a high.
    Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The implication of Zolghadr’s statement was that these conditions must be fulfilled before or in tandem with concessions on the strait, which would be at odds with the formula set out in the memorandum of understanding.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Daurawa said all the couples had undergone screening and counseling before the ceremony and that all religious and legal requirements had been fulfilled.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Howard County initially approved permits for the project but revoked them in February 2026, when construction was nearly complete.
    Adam Thompson, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Of course, no proper French meal would be complete without wine.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Another considered a deep-green leotard whose verdant shade complemented the florals of her wrap skirt.
    Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • This article was complemented by el Nuevo Herald’s wire services.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The incident came one day after the DEF CON security conference concluded in Las Vegas, and was first described on social media accounts that follow publicly available air-to-ground messages, known as ACARS.
    Cyrus Farivar, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The South Korean government investigation concluded that this was an institutional problem – mostly handled by one employee but done with the organization’s approval.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • A day later, the Twins satisfied another need with a trade for starting pitcher Dean Kremer.
    Dan Hayes, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The treat filled me up, cooled me down and completely satisfied my sweet tooth.
    Hali Smith August 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2026

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