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
Curt Steinhorst, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
When under pressure this season, Robertson completed just two of his seven attempts for 13 yards and three interceptions.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Whispers have long circulated among art collectors that a third series of Christophers exists unfinished, which could potentially go for millions if they were ever completed and put on the market.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
The Oak Island Lighthouse was completed in 1958 and requires climbing up a series of ship ladders that reach more than 120 feet up to the top.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
The turbine, referred to as Taihang 110 or AGT-110, was completed on Monday and is headed for commercial delivery, according to the Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC) and a Xinhua News Agency report citing the company.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
At stake is about $19 billion in funding—nearly half of what OpenAI raised in the past year—which could be withdrawn by investors if the restructuring is not completed by year’s end.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
When will the Hale Interchange project be completed?
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The mom of three completed her outfit by wearing a black jacket over her shoulders.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
If a move can’t be completed in under two minutes, break it down until the next click is obvious.
—Curt Steinhorst, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
When under pressure this season, Robertson completed just two of his seven attempts for 13 yards and three interceptions.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Whispers have long circulated among art collectors that a third series of Christophers exists unfinished, which could potentially go for millions if they were ever completed and put on the market.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
The Oak Island Lighthouse was completed in 1958 and requires climbing up a series of ship ladders that reach more than 120 feet up to the top.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
The turbine, referred to as Taihang 110 or AGT-110, was completed on Monday and is headed for commercial delivery, according to the Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC) and a Xinhua News Agency report citing the company.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
At stake is about $19 billion in funding—nearly half of what OpenAI raised in the past year—which could be withdrawn by investors if the restructuring is not completed by year’s end.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
When will the Hale Interchange project be completed?
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The mom of three completed her outfit by wearing a black jacket over her shoulders.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completed
Adjective
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Advertisement As of today, more than half of these strategic minerals face some sort of export restriction or control, whether on the minerals themselves or the know-how that allows them to be incorporated into finished products.—
Fatih Birol,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Trump in particular has turned the heat on Sheinbaum to limit China’s influence on manufacturing in Mexico, with the Mexican president taking steps to curb imports on finished apparel and, more recently, footwear.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Their image adorned mosaics, sculptures, and shields.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The high-ceiling room is adorned with artworks, with three massive leafy baskets hanging in the center.—
Heather Richardson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Once the inning ended a few minutes later, New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza met Manaea in the dugout and led him down the tunnel.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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Hearing for ethics complaint investigation findings delayed The Wausau Ethics Board ended its own investigation into the incident in July.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Buried under the charred rubble on Life Changers Global Ministries’ parking lot is a promise that will be fulfilled, the decades-old south Phoenix church’s pastor is quick to assure.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Owner Jason Boso fixed that, infusing $2 million into the 10-year-old bar on better bathrooms, a covered section of the patio and a re-done kitchen.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas News,
3 Apr. 2023
Verb
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Usually, though, it would be complemented by a transverse rear bed, because a longitudinal bed layout simply wouldn't fit behind the popular tandem bathroom compartment and front dinette.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Sep. 2025
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This is complemented by using these tools to seek out informational interviews with people who share an affiliation with you.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Earlier this spring, the Globe concluded its investigation.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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It is said the bees gathered at the cemetery, resting on the tent over the grave and on the floral displays, returning to their hives after the service concluded.—
Elizabeth Bass Parman,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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He was sentenced to 50 days in jail, which has already been satisfied by time served following his arrest, and five years probation.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Packers satisfied a major need by adding an elite pass rusher.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Completed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completed. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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