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
Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
As in those cities, drone deliveries in Atlanta will be completed using Wing’s drones.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Multiple agencies, including the Philadelphia Fire Department, Philadelphia Police Department and L&I, will be on the scene of the collapse until the investigation is completed.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
This week was the first since the uptick that crews have completed their routes of roughly 1,200 homes in a 12-hour shift, said Alan Morrison, the city’s Solid Waste manager.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
The project should be completed by June.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
According to the report, created the next day and completed March 16, Andreatta approached Landon and her husband to discuss the flyer.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Neither missions are yet to be completed.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Rockingham Speedway completed its remarkable revitalization and landed on the NASCAR schedule last spring.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Miami Hurricanes are a little more than halfway through their spring practice schedule, having completed nine of 15 practices.
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
As in those cities, drone deliveries in Atlanta will be completed using Wing’s drones.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Multiple agencies, including the Philadelphia Fire Department, Philadelphia Police Department and L&I, will be on the scene of the collapse until the investigation is completed.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
This week was the first since the uptick that crews have completed their routes of roughly 1,200 homes in a 12-hour shift, said Alan Morrison, the city’s Solid Waste manager.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
The project should be completed by June.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
According to the report, created the next day and completed March 16, Andreatta approached Landon and her husband to discuss the flyer.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Neither missions are yet to be completed.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Rockingham Speedway completed its remarkable revitalization and landed on the NASCAR schedule last spring.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completed
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Each visit might bring a new mural in progress, a different artist at work, or a finished piece just hung on the wall.—
Carl Juste,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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More than 90% of China-ASEAN trade is in industrial intermediates rather than finished goods, and intra-regional FDI flows now represent roughly half of the FDI stock within the ASEAN+3 region, according to AMRO.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Most of the space is adorned with neutral colors, but the kitchen island – with its patterned marble surface – is a standout.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Apr. 2026
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Our relatives drove us through the remains of their original town, now a moving monument to the past, adorned with murals.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Jags ended the season with a 34-6 record and as District 8-5A champions.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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The ordinance was proposed by Legislative Vice Chair Sean Smith, who recently ended his bid for Congress.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Local residents who spoke to commissioners said a promise from Black Mountain CEO Rhett Bennett to introduce the future data center’s operator to residents at a community meeting has not been fulfilled.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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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,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Small spaces, such as balconies and pocket gardens, will beckon you outside when complemented by the right patio furniture.—
Jessica Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2026
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Not the way these guys complemented each other on the sport's biggest stage.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Thirty Years’ War, which was concluded by the Peace of Westphalia, in 1648, spread across mainland Europe and killed some eight million people.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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At the time, the Justice Department concluded that the Office of the Director of National Intelligence lacked jurisdiction over allegations involving a president’s private conversations with a fellow head of state.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But those moves have not satisfied those in Israel intent on full occupation of southern Lebanon.—
Mireille Rebeiz,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2026
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The president satisfied his own ego, displaying no patience, as other bloodthirsty warlords throughout history.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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His likeness, complete with robes and a halo, and sometimes holding an AR-15 or a box of bullets, could be found on T-shirts, prayer candles, gun magazines and other items.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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But Lincoln controls the whole tempo, the complete vibe of the affair with her epic vocals, effortless charm, and wonderful instincts.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Completed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completed. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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