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
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Next to the pitch were tents artificially heated to a minimum of 95 degrees Fahrenheit, where players completed fitness tests on exercise bikes while staff measured their performance.
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Nancy Walecki,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
Earlier that morning, the report said, the plane completed two successful flights.
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Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Trump has consistently blamed vandals for disrupting the reflecting pool repairs, which have faced struggles as the pool turned green and bloomed with algae shortly after initial renovations were completed.
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Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The new artwork completed the trip back to 2010, showing Swift in a purple Giambattista Valli Haute Couture dress and the curls associated with the original era.
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
This testing phase follows a sequence of regulatory and financial steps completed over the past year.
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 July 2026
The transaction was completed on May 11.
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Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
The destroyer successfully completed military operational tests over the past 14 months, according to KCNA.
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Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
Verb
Post-production on the series, a collaboration between Blackstone Publishing and Otherworld Media, which is behind the cinematic sound design for the audio play, was completed in January 2026.
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Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Next to the pitch were tents artificially heated to a minimum of 95 degrees Fahrenheit, where players completed fitness tests on exercise bikes while staff measured their performance.
—
Nancy Walecki,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
Earlier that morning, the report said, the plane completed two successful flights.
—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Trump has consistently blamed vandals for disrupting the reflecting pool repairs, which have faced struggles as the pool turned green and bloomed with algae shortly after initial renovations were completed.
—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The new artwork completed the trip back to 2010, showing Swift in a purple Giambattista Valli Haute Couture dress and the curls associated with the original era.
—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
This testing phase follows a sequence of regulatory and financial steps completed over the past year.
—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 July 2026
The transaction was completed on May 11.
—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
The destroyer successfully completed military operational tests over the past 14 months, according to KCNA.
—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completed
Adjective
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But the reforms needed to keep this rally alive are nowhere near finished.
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Norway had an identical record and finished runner-up in Group I, after a heavy 4-1 loss to France in its final group game.
Verb
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In the photos, Blondeau is seen in her characteristic bun adorned with flowers and white cape-overlay gown, holding a calla lily bouquet.
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Models’ hair — some adorned with a colorful butterfly — at Sean Suen looked windswept.
Verb
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Soon after then-President Nicolás Maduro was captured by the US in January, Venezuela ended Cuba’s long-standing medical mission in the country, cutting off a key resource in underserved communities.
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On the way to the oyster farm, Luke asks about a ring Joy is wearing, which turns out to be from an engagement that ended badly.
Verb
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Broos’s side takes on Canada in Los Angeles today after advancing from the group stage with a surprise 1-0 victory over South Korea, and the Belgian said reaching the knockout rounds had fulfilled the team’s initial objective.
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Sure enough, their destiny was fulfilled the following morning.
Adjective
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My son-in-law feels blindsided, as my daughter is asking for a complete break.
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The vast Lake Tahoe estate of Beach Boys co-founder Mike Love, complete with a theater, wine tasting room, ice-skating rink and sauna, could be yours — for the small price of $43 million.
Verb
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Plus, the color payoff is very impressive—after just one swipe its orangey-nude color complemented my tan, and brightened my complexion.
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This article was complemented with el Nuevo Herald’s wire services.
Verb
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King concluded that Saulter was in a conspiracy to get King removed from office, and directed Arriola to view recordings of other cameras in the office to determine who was entering the offices of Saulter and Goodloe.
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LeBron James's eight-year tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers, though marked by an NBA championship and record-breaking achievements, concluded with his decision to depart.
Verb
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Doubts about his age have emerged from time to time and, while official documents have verified his date of birth and satisfied Indian cricket’s governing body, the sceptics will not always be satisfied.
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After more than five months of picket lines, the Writers Guild won a contract that satisfied its membership.
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“Completed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completed. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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