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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
  • Despite their importance, the US is dependent on foreign supply chains, importing 25 percent of its finished steel and over 90 percent of its high-purity iron, primarily from China.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The Cost Of Neglect Ignoring the gap between your demonstration model and your finished product can lead to financial losses and reputational risk.
    Ihor Hamal, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Hoffman noticed the flower baskets that once adorned trees around Fourth Ward disappeared.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Others were adorned with flowers and even full outfits to coordinate with the rest of the wedding party.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Since the wars ended, land mines and unexploded ordnance have killed approximately 90,000 people and wounded almost twice as many across the three countries.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The Cubs snapped a two-game skid and ended the White Sox's three-game winning streak.
    CBS News, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • No dialogue In need of a quick mend to his work vest, a man returns to the space that fulfilled him the most.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The two £100million-plus moves both brought silverware but neither player really fulfilled their potential at the signing club.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Craig said construction of the first stage of the Jansen potash project in Saskatchewan was 84% complete.
    Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • But a complete turnover on defense, coupled with nonconference games at Georgia Tech and Northwestern, will lead to another losing season, after which both sides move in different directions.
    Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 18 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
  • But such driving is second nature to those racing in Formula E — the all-electric racing series that concluded its 2025-26 championship with a pair of races at London’s ExCeL exhibition center last weekend.
    Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Behrs was most recently seen starring as Gemma in the CBS hit comedy The Neighborhood, which recently concluded its 8-season run in May.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 18 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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