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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 100-pound-force (lbf) Frenzy 6 prototype completed its first engine test in September, advancing the company’s effort to develop affordable propulsion systems for the US military. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026 The Conservation Fund has completed its largest farmland acquisition — 298 acres in the Charlotte region, a deal that prevents suburban sprawl while securing a path to land ownership for a local farming family. — Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2026 This is an expansion of the $53 million first phase of Westbend that was completed in 2016. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026 The center, which is expected to be completed in 2027, is being supported by $10 million in public investment. — Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026 Warm-toned blush appeared on her cheeks while a glossy peach pink lip completed the look. — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026 The work is part of a broader effort to eliminate traffic signals along Texas 71 between Austin and Houston and is expected to be completed in fall 2028. — Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 29 Oct. 2026 Almost none has completed the reorganization that produces the compounding gains on the other side. — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026 All of these services are offered at the same location and can be completed in one visit on the same day, generally under one copay. — Marci Lee Nilsen, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completed
Adjective
  • No sensible developer would pour the foundation and erect 20 stories before deciding what the finished building should look like.
    — Alex Pavlak, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2026
  • On an afternoon in late July, two women stood huddled behind a bright white front desk at one end of its semi-finished lobby.
    — Megan Molteni, STAT, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Supporters had filtered into a ballroom at the Westin Galleria Dallas hotel, adorned with Texas and American flags, plus a bar and a buffet.
    — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Its vibrant orange background is adorned with maple and oak leaves.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Mitchell ended the night with 15 points on 5-of-5 shooting from the field and 4-of-4 shooting on threes and seven assists.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
  • That ended a 144-minute scoreless streak for Angel City keeper Angelina Anderson.
    — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The gig fulfilled a longtime dream for Letterman, according to a Vulture interview with My Next Guest Needs No Introduction showrunner Isabel Richardson and Gilded Age executive producer Kate Churchill.
    — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Orders reflect current demand, while sales represent past demand that's been fulfilled — and investors are always looking toward the future.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Lead author Samantha Gilbert-Janizek expanded the model to include those missing systems, creating a more complete picture of how chemicals move throughout a rocky planet.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • As the Moon joins Mars in Leo, creative courage may arrive before complete confidence.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The design comes in a gray Wild Dove colorway which is complemented with metal hardware and a shearling lining.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Glowing yellow, complemented by textiles – not in contrast, but in harmony – and black cinema tools that act like rhythmic drumbeats.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Lukas said a change to the outfit was decided on when those involved with the Super Bowl XXXVIII performance in Texas concluded the halftime show needed an edge.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Looking past any short-term move, stocks tend to rally after the midterms have concluded.
    — Sean Conlon, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Hays' efforts to find a solution to the controversy satisfied neither civil right activists nor intransigent segregationists.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2026
  • If the church’s trunk-or-treat hasn’t satisfied the Halloween excitement, neighboring business MoJoe’s Cafe will also be hosting a trunk-or-treat around the same time, according to the event’s webpage.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026

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“Completed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completed. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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