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
Jeff Abell, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2026
In 1993, Frenchman Bruno Peyron completed the first successful Jules Verne circumnavigation in 79 days, six hours, 15 minutes.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 7 May 2026
The research was completed in 1798, and Cavendish went ahead and then published his results.
—Big Think, 6 May 2026
The Paro lodge opened first, with the full five-property circuit completed three years later.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
These projects can typically be completed in a day or a long weekend, and many require little more than basic tools and a modest budget.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 May 2026
The company completed its acquisition of the Kurt Geiger business a year ago.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
Idaho’s prison system has nearly completed execution chamber upgrades to carry out the death penalty by firing squad as the state’s lead method and will have a team of riflemen ready to go by the time a state law takes effect this summer.
—Kevin Fixler
april 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
Perched on a flat eight-acre promontory overlooking the Bel-Air Country Club, downtown Los Angeles, and the Pacific Ocean beyond, the Mediterranean Revival megamansion was completed in 2018.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
The board approved more than $12,000 in expenses for travel that was completed nine months ago.
—Jeff Abell, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2026
In 1993, Frenchman Bruno Peyron completed the first successful Jules Verne circumnavigation in 79 days, six hours, 15 minutes.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 7 May 2026
The research was completed in 1798, and Cavendish went ahead and then published his results.
—Big Think, 6 May 2026
The Paro lodge opened first, with the full five-property circuit completed three years later.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
These projects can typically be completed in a day or a long weekend, and many require little more than basic tools and a modest budget.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 May 2026
The company completed its acquisition of the Kurt Geiger business a year ago.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
Idaho’s prison system has nearly completed execution chamber upgrades to carry out the death penalty by firing squad as the state’s lead method and will have a team of riflemen ready to go by the time a state law takes effect this summer.
—Kevin Fixler
april 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
Perched on a flat eight-acre promontory overlooking the Bel-Air Country Club, downtown Los Angeles, and the Pacific Ocean beyond, the Mediterranean Revival megamansion was completed in 2018.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completed
Adjective
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That visibility spans environmental emissions, worker health protections and chemical residues in finished products, all assessed as interconnected parts of the same manufacturing system rather than isolated compliance checkpoints.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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Small, finished improvements add up quickly and make a home feel better cared for without requiring major renovation.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Both co-chaired the event with Wintour, who wore a Loewe custom floor-length jacket adorned in feathers that formed tulip bouquets.—
Luis Giraldo,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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The style is made of 18-karat white and yellow gold and adorned with 34 diamonds on the bezel, 178 on the bracelet, and 12 more placed on the hour markers.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
4 May 2026
Verb
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The Australian policy of refusing to allow boat arrivals to settle has largely ended people smuggling from Southeast Asian ports in rickety fishing boats that had once thrived.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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In 2023, Florida illegally ended Medicaid coverage for almost 500,000 recipients, primarily pregnant and postpartum women, infants and children.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Congress has not always fulfilled its oversight responsibilities, and the differences between the last two administrations are a clear example of that.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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An Orlando resident has completed his end of the plea bargain from a 2020 crash that killed three teens, and now the courts have fulfilled theirs by wiping his criminal record clean.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Its primary colors are black and silver, complemented by white and red — a nod to the NHL's Red Wings.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
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The stone archways of the original mansion are complemented by large windows, soft gingham chairs, and geometric tile floors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
Verb
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The global war concluded inconclusively, with territory changing hands in many directions.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The other major social media trial to have concluded this year took place in Los Angeles in March.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
Verb
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State court records show Blueprint satisfied the judgment by last April.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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What has followed, a decade plus of stunning hockey played by the most talented hockey player on earth, has satisfied all desires but the most important one.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Not when the meltdown is that complete, that historic, that humiliating.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Focus on what’s essential, complete one thing well, and let that steady your pace throughout the day.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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“Completed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completed. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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