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
Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
The annual competition is open to full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate students who have completed an intermediate-level or final graduation film; Complete rules and a link to the online submission platform are available here.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 13 May 2026
The final step is expected to be completed by November 30, 2027, but could happen earlier.
—ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
The league had long ago announced the Melbourne matchup, its first game in Australia, and completed the unveiling Wednesday morning, the day before the full schedule for all 32 teams will be released.
—Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Condos are particularly tough for builders to invest in because California law allows homeowners associations, or HOAs, to sue developers for construction defects for up to 10 years after a building is completed.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
In 2024, only 23 percent of French museums had emergency and risk-prevention plans; 25 percent had completed programs for cultural property protection; and 54 percent of public museums are fully equipped with video surveillance technology.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 13 May 2026
Healey said reviewing the documents will not be completed before the two-day nominating convention opens Friday at Mohegan Sun but soon after, Healey said.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2026
The closures are part of the I-696 Restore the Reuther construction project, a three-year project that is expected to be completed in 2027.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Verb
The building underwent a multiyear renovation completed in 2019 that added a dedicated visitor entrance, expanded exhibits about its construction and cultural legacy, and reconfigured observation areas to improve visitor flow.
—Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
The annual competition is open to full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate students who have completed an intermediate-level or final graduation film; Complete rules and a link to the online submission platform are available here.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 13 May 2026
The final step is expected to be completed by November 30, 2027, but could happen earlier.
—ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
The league had long ago announced the Melbourne matchup, its first game in Australia, and completed the unveiling Wednesday morning, the day before the full schedule for all 32 teams will be released.
—Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Condos are particularly tough for builders to invest in because California law allows homeowners associations, or HOAs, to sue developers for construction defects for up to 10 years after a building is completed.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
In 2024, only 23 percent of French museums had emergency and risk-prevention plans; 25 percent had completed programs for cultural property protection; and 54 percent of public museums are fully equipped with video surveillance technology.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 13 May 2026
Healey said reviewing the documents will not be completed before the two-day nominating convention opens Friday at Mohegan Sun but soon after, Healey said.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2026
The closures are part of the I-696 Restore the Reuther construction project, a three-year project that is expected to be completed in 2027.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completed
Adjective
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While the festival will unspool finished features, a big component of the event includes a robust industry presence with dozens of mentoring tables, financing and production panels and discussions as well as opportunities with sales agents, buyers and other industryites.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Toulouse spied potential, not the finished article.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Her piece is a simple lycra zip-up unitard, adorned with tennis ball pockets on either thigh.—
Kaio Cesar,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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But five-piece Lelek, adorned with markings historically designed to fend off threats from the Ottoman Empire, still make for a formidable, imposing, and curiously bewitching presence.—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
Verb
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After the review, McNabb was assessed a five-minute major penalty for interference and a game misconduct that ended his night.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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After one more look-ahead sizzle reminding the audience about the power of WBD’s IP, the show ended at just about 10 minutes over the hour mark.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
13 May 2026
Verb
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In some ways, Rashad has fulfilled that promise.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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The honor fulfilled late owner Joan Payson’ decades-old wish to retire the number after the Say Hey Kid’s playing days.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The son of a Scottish immigrant, McCluskie had a reputation as a political street fighter and his gruff style complemented Becerra’s more measured, cerebral approach.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The eye-opening stats complemented his 84 regular-season points (29 goals, 55 assists) in 67 games.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Two Connecticut State Police troopers have been cleared in connection with a fatal shooting in Bozrah last August after the state Inspector General concluded that the armed woman who was shot was apparently trying to commit suicide by cop.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Personnel in full-body protective gear and breathing masks escorted the travelers from ship to shore in Tenerife, an effort that concluded Monday.—
Mike Corder,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 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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Both reiterated, however, that the investigation was still active and the translations almost complete.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Her 18-year prison sentence was suspended, but her foundation says the conditional release is insufficient and demands her complete and unconditional freedom.—
Sarah el Deeb,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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“Completed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completed. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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