as in finished
brought or having come to an end
unlike most completed construction projects, this one came in under budget
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as in finalized
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 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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as in fulfilled
to do what is required by the terms of
no payments will be made until the contract is completed
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Recent Examples of completed
Reagan Yip, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
The company successfully completed initial ground tests of a hybrid-electric version of its CT7 turboprop engine.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
Wellin5 completed its first acquisition in 2020 and spent the following years integrating it before evaluating the next opportunity.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The project is expected to be completed in several phases.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 3 June 2026
The company merged with Cove Kaz Capital on April 30 and expects to trade as Kaz Resources once the deal is completed in late 2026 or early 2027.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Muratore said Blue Origin started poaching SpaceX employees to work on its Florida pad even before SpaceX completed the SLC-40 rebuild nearly a decade ago.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
Construction should be completed by March 2027, according to project details from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
—Mary Ella Hastings
june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
The Lexus Vaults, which were completed in December, include access for all events inside the arena.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Verb
Money often dried up once investors secured or completed their projects, while officials prioritized short-term achievements during their limited tenures.
—Reagan Yip, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
The company successfully completed initial ground tests of a hybrid-electric version of its CT7 turboprop engine.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
Wellin5 completed its first acquisition in 2020 and spent the following years integrating it before evaluating the next opportunity.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The project is expected to be completed in several phases.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 3 June 2026
The company merged with Cove Kaz Capital on April 30 and expects to trade as Kaz Resources once the deal is completed in late 2026 or early 2027.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Muratore said Blue Origin started poaching SpaceX employees to work on its Florida pad even before SpaceX completed the SLC-40 rebuild nearly a decade ago.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
Construction should be completed by March 2027, according to project details from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
—Mary Ella Hastings
june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
The Lexus Vaults, which were completed in December, include access for all events inside the arena.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completed
Adjective
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Even though their scene was complicated to navigate, Stone is thrilled with the finished film.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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The overall warmth of the finished basement keeps pulling the family downstairs.—
Jody Garlock,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Tents are adorned with explorer-style campaign furniture and Zanzibari trunks and illuminated by Earth tones that complement—but not compete with—the natural beauty of surrounding grasslands.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The palace is a fantasia, with a courtyard that does not lead to any rooms and three towers topped by onion domes—the tallest of which was dedicated to Stockalper’s namesake, Kaspar, of the Three Magi, and adorned by symbols of the sun.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The superintendent of the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District said that a shooting took place after the graduation ceremonies had ended.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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The SoCal Indie Bestsellers List for the sales week ended May 31 is based on reporting from the independent booksellers of Southern California, the California Independent Booksellers Alliance and IndieBound.—
Staff report,
Daily News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Rules must be enforced, budgets must be balanced, and duties need to be fulfilled.—
Niurys Robaina,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Blackstone fulfilled 100% of those requests by raising its quarterly cap and using employee capital to cover the remaining amount.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Blunt paired the dress with translucent pumps by Alaïa that complemented with the dress.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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The mom-of-two showed off a pair of dangling multi-watt diamond Harry Winston earrings, which complemented her icy beauty look.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The turning point came in the late summer of 2015, just after the Iran nuclear deal was concluded.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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In September, an independent UN inquiry concluded that Israel had committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, a finding the Israeli government rejected.—
Sana Noor Haq,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Personals like this one may feel like a relic—Zohran Mamdani and Rama Duwaji, New York’s mayor and his wife, met on Hinge, after all—but love and lust have been satisfied by column inches since the 1800s.—
Zara Meerza,
Air Mail,
2 May 2026
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State court records show Blueprint satisfied the judgment by last April.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Premier Sea View rooms, complete with balconies, are the prime choices.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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And ceasefire, allowing complete unfettered access, and most importantly, a full respect for humanitarian law and humanitarian aid workers, and that simply isn't happening at all right now.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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“Completed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completed. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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