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
Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
Trump first pushed for the creation of the garden in 2020 through an executive order so that it could be completed by July 4, 2026.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Coordinating with the clasp on her bag, Kate completed her look with a three-strand pearl bracelet from Princess Diana's collection.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 17 June 2026
The city council also voted to stop the collection of Flock data immediately, remove cameras as quickly as possible and to not install new technology until a new surveillance policy is completed.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 17 June 2026
On July 15, 2025 — nearly two months after the drowning incident — the Chandler Police Department announced on X that the investigation into Trigg's death was completed.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
At the time of my visit, there was one guest room building that had not yet opened, estimated to be completed in October.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Once completed, the novel facilities will raise annual cargo capacity at the Three Gorges Dam to 370 million US tons (336 million tonnes).
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
But they were never constructed, even though the bridge project was completed nearly a century ago, as Sansone notes.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 10 June 2026
Verb
After earning a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from North Carolina State University in 2015, Davis completed a master’s degree in space studies with a concentration in aerospace science from American Military University between 2018 and 2022.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
Trump first pushed for the creation of the garden in 2020 through an executive order so that it could be completed by July 4, 2026.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Coordinating with the clasp on her bag, Kate completed her look with a three-strand pearl bracelet from Princess Diana's collection.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 17 June 2026
The city council also voted to stop the collection of Flock data immediately, remove cameras as quickly as possible and to not install new technology until a new surveillance policy is completed.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 17 June 2026
On July 15, 2025 — nearly two months after the drowning incident — the Chandler Police Department announced on X that the investigation into Trigg's death was completed.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
At the time of my visit, there was one guest room building that had not yet opened, estimated to be completed in October.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Once completed, the novel facilities will raise annual cargo capacity at the Three Gorges Dam to 370 million US tons (336 million tonnes).
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
But they were never constructed, even though the bridge project was completed nearly a century ago, as Sansone notes.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completed
Adjective
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The researchers describe the work as a proof of concept that opens the possibility of harnessing the ocular microbiome to treat eye diseases, rather than a finished clinical therapy.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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But, as Manuel said, there’s still a way to go before October, and the Sox are far from a finished product.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The result was a golden, eye-catching cane adorned with jewelry.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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The elegant design featured sheer, billowing sleeves adorned with a polka-dot pattern.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Both tournaments brought disappointment and his reign as coach ended after being confronted at the team’s hotel in Abidjan by angry supporters.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Fox's paranormal sci-fi series was absolutely beyond its time and still holds up well over a decade after its five-season run ended.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
17 June 2026
Verb
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The standard must be whether outcomes justified the investment, promises were fulfilled, and measurable results were achieved.—
Michele Steeb,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Janet agreed to pay over $8,600 in restitution and complete 150 hours of community service.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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But the call of the stage was so strong that Abdul-Mateen II made a complete career change in his late 20s.—
Carita Rizzo,
Deadline,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The interior is its own visual tour de force, combining exposed and painted carbon fiber, leather, and Alcantara complemented by the dashboard’s analog artistry.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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This article was complemented with El Nuevo Herald’s wire services.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The West-Batula news fractured the cast due to secrecy and betrayals, and the fallout from the off-camera events has played out over an explosive three-part reunion that concluded last week.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
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After the six previous matches concluded rather quickly with bloodless knockouts (a UFC record), the fight between American Gaethje and the German-born, Georgia and Spain-representing Topuria lasted much longer.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Green Dot founder Steve Barr stipulated that his group’s schools would be union represented — but that commitment satisfied only a small number of opponents.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The juxtaposition of glossy and matte papers satisfied the papyrophile in Nilsson while adding a chewy subtext for viewers.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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“Completed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completed. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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