as in finished
brought or having come to an end
unlike most completed construction projects, this one came in under budget
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in finalized
to bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done
managed to complete the assignment with time to spare
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in adorned
to serve as a completing element to
the bird's beautiful song simply completes its appeal for pet owners
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in fulfilled
to do what is required by the terms of
no payments will be made until the contract is completed
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of completed
Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Maye finished his night having completed 22 of 30 passes for 273 yards to become the first opposing QB to win in Buffalo since Patrick Mahomes in the 2023 postseason.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Newsweek contacted Smith for comment via email to legal firm Covington & Burling, which has completed a significant amount of pro bono legal work for him, and the Department of Justice's press office outside of regular office hours on Tuesday.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
View gallery - 13 images This recently completed tiny house turns traditional small living on its head – literally – with an upside-down layout that places a bedroom downstairs and a living area above.
—New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2025
Swift completed the look with a swooping updo and her signature red lip, and accessorized with Le Vian jewelry (including earrings and a diamond-and-opal pendant necklace worth $24,000) and engagement ring.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Wilcke completed three of his four passes of 20 or more air yards, including the late-game touchdown to Derrick Eley, the latter’s first-career touchdown.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
And once the Overseas Highway was completed in 1938, Tavernier quickly became a popular destination among tourists.
—Teaghan Skulszki, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Book your demo today and see hours of work completed in seconds.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
Within weeks of its launch, Nano Banana had completed over 200 million edits and given rise to several social media trends.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Maye finished his night having completed 22 of 30 passes for 273 yards to become the first opposing QB to win in Buffalo since Patrick Mahomes in the 2023 postseason.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Newsweek contacted Smith for comment via email to legal firm Covington & Burling, which has completed a significant amount of pro bono legal work for him, and the Department of Justice's press office outside of regular office hours on Tuesday.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
View gallery - 13 images This recently completed tiny house turns traditional small living on its head – literally – with an upside-down layout that places a bedroom downstairs and a living area above.
—New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2025
Swift completed the look with a swooping updo and her signature red lip, and accessorized with Le Vian jewelry (including earrings and a diamond-and-opal pendant necklace worth $24,000) and engagement ring.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Wilcke completed three of his four passes of 20 or more air yards, including the late-game touchdown to Derrick Eley, the latter’s first-career touchdown.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
And once the Overseas Highway was completed in 1938, Tavernier quickly became a popular destination among tourists.
—Teaghan Skulszki, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Book your demo today and see hours of work completed in seconds.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completed
Adjective
-
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
-
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
Verb
-
Each charm is a one-of-one design — but always adorned in one way or another with the brand’s pearl signature.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
11 Oct. 2025
-
There was Tracy Rocker, who won the Outland Trophy as an Auburn defensive lineman and was a Georgia assistant from 2014-16, taking his team into Jordan-Hare even when a mural of him adorned that very stadium.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
In the quarter ended August, Oracle's Nvidia cloud business posted gross margins of just 14%, far below its overall margin of around 70%.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
-
Fallon ended the chat by surprising the trio with the presentation of the platinum plaque for the movie’s soundtrack.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
-
City next play Chelsea in January, when Gallagher and Madonna will no doubt debate whether Raheem Sterling fulfilled his career potential over a half-time pint.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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 smart home system, with more than 700 access points, runs seamlessly behind the scenes, complemented by discreet security and a wine cellar.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 Oct. 2025
-
Each leg incorporates six DoF, complemented by additional arm and waist flexibility, allowing Oli to perform complex, ballet-like gestures with balance and precision.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Weekend Update concluded with a joke off between Jost, Che, and former anchors Tina Fey, Seth Meyers and Amy Poehler, who was SNL‘s host Saturday.—
William Vaillancourt,
Rolling Stone,
12 Oct. 2025
-
Beyond its monetary value, the treasure hoard holds significant historical importance, the press release concluded.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Stein provided one that satisfied her ambitions and perhaps mitigated a sense of mediocrity.—
Judith Thurman,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
-
Certainly, the endless stream of player feedback allowed Supergiant to hone in on razor-sharp gameplay that satisfied existing players.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Completed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completed. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share