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
Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Caesars Palace just completed two new Colosseum Presidential Villas, located at the top of its Colosseum tower; when booked together, the residences form Las Vegas's largest suite, boasting 19,000 square feet.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
Lockheed Martin completed the first of a series of flight tests to demonstrate its Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI) capability.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
The United States has completed its first sale of Venezuelan oil, valued at $500 million, according to an administration official.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 15 Jan. 2026
Wakeland has completed several previous affordable housing projects in Chula Vista, including Los Vecinos on Broadway.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
On the show floor, Econogy icons indicate companies that have completed Texpertise’s sustainability check, making responsible sourcing visible and actionable.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2026
When one large carrier has issues, other carriers can sometimes see a drop in service as a residual effect — for example, when inter-carrier calls cannot be completed.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
An analysis by the National Association of Home Builders estimates tens of thousands of homes aren't being completed because there aren't enough workers.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
The true freshman completed all nine of his passes against Missouri State for 69 yards and a touchdown and added 54 yards and two touchdowns on the ground.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Caesars Palace just completed two new Colosseum Presidential Villas, located at the top of its Colosseum tower; when booked together, the residences form Las Vegas's largest suite, boasting 19,000 square feet.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
Lockheed Martin completed the first of a series of flight tests to demonstrate its Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI) capability.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
The United States has completed its first sale of Venezuelan oil, valued at $500 million, according to an administration official.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 15 Jan. 2026
Wakeland has completed several previous affordable housing projects in Chula Vista, including Los Vecinos on Broadway.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
On the show floor, Econogy icons indicate companies that have completed Texpertise’s sustainability check, making responsible sourcing visible and actionable.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2026
When one large carrier has issues, other carriers can sometimes see a drop in service as a residual effect — for example, when inter-carrier calls cannot be completed.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
An analysis by the National Association of Home Builders estimates tens of thousands of homes aren't being completed because there aren't enough workers.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completed
Adjective
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Instead of looking sharp and functional, your room can turn into a museum of knick-knacks, half-finished books, and piles of blankets.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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She was seemingly spotted filming the finished Pringles ad in Los Angeles last month.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The piece is abstract, and combines — to break it down for the sake of easy discussion — the shape of a railroad trestle adorned with hummingbird feathers.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
12 Jan. 2026
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Along with her Meer Couture coat, Queen Mathilde wore a pair of Jimmy Choo pointed-toe suede heels with her daytime event attire, as well as a statement Fabienne Delvigne headband, crafted in navy silk velvet and adorned with delicate leaves created in velvet felt, per the brand.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Devils built on a 5-2 victory Monday night in Minnesota that ended a four-game losing streak.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Two days after Dallas’ season ended, the Cowboys fired defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus and HBO had footage of head coach Brian Schottenheimer informing the coaching staff that Eberflus had been let go.—
Nate Sanchez,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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On September 8, 2025—one year after the Nevada court showdown—the Murdochs reached an accord that fulfilled Rupert’s wish that Lachlan would inherit the empire.—
Gabriel Sherman,
Vanity Fair,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Justice Department also has not completely fulfilled the committee’s subpoena for its files on Epstein.—
Stephen Groves,
Fortune,
14 Jan. 2026
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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The Coast will anchor the team's visual identity and presence, complemented by a dynamic alter ego.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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That experience will also be complemented by a lineup of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives favorites curated by the Food Network star himself.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Both concluded the same year, after which McHale played Tad O'Malley on The X-Files reboot.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The first project – converting the former Sedgefield Elementary into a Montessori program for pre-K through 6th grade – concluded in August.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This was clearly an audience satisfied with the show, but the reviews were oddly negative.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2026
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Gross satisfied an itch with his move to Dortmund, playing in the Champions League across 66 appearances, which included a goal and 15 assists, but Brighton is his spiritual home.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Completed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completed. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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