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
Andy Mitten, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Gray square-toed heels were added to Erivo’s special ensemble, and a hat by milliner Stephen Jones, featuring a small floral motif with orange petals, completed her attire.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
The 100-plus-page report, which was completed by the International Association of Chiefs of Police, cost just under $600,000 and took about a year to complete.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
The project has generated hundreds of construction jobs, and the casino resort will employ about 2,200 local residents and citizens of the Catawba Nation when completed, tribal officials said.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
The clothing is made domestically, and typically completed after eight to 10 weeks with three to four fittings.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
Last year, Shamrock sold them back to Swift in a very friendly deal completed in May 2025.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 20 May 2026
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 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
Andy Mitten recently re-completed ‘the 92’ — that is seeing a game at all the current football grounds in England’s top four tiers.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Gray square-toed heels were added to Erivo’s special ensemble, and a hat by milliner Stephen Jones, featuring a small floral motif with orange petals, completed her attire.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
The 100-plus-page report, which was completed by the International Association of Chiefs of Police, cost just under $600,000 and took about a year to complete.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
The project has generated hundreds of construction jobs, and the casino resort will employ about 2,200 local residents and citizens of the Catawba Nation when completed, tribal officials said.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
The clothing is made domestically, and typically completed after eight to 10 weeks with three to four fittings.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
Last year, Shamrock sold them back to Swift in a very friendly deal completed in May 2025.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 20 May 2026
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 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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Unusual for a custom maker, Beggars Run produces a sample garment from the majority of its fabrics on offer, giving patrons an in-person look at the finished product.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
20 May 2026
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To Ikko’s credit, the finished product is quite polished.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Verb
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These desserts are presented on an artful seasonal tower adorned with soft greenery and foliage.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Instead of soft neutrals, the color palette is black and white, with the Montegranaro splatterware rendered in black, and the Bevagna collection of ceramics adorned with a stately black rim detail.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Qassem could not accept that the search had ended.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Johnson began this season with Trae Young as his point guard and ended it averaging more touches per game than any forward in the league.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
21 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 shoes were coordinated with Hadid’s Gucci tortoiseshell sunglasses, and also complemented tan pants with a slight flare and a sheer ruffled top.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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Behind a red brick facade complemented by dark green shutters and a matching front door, the home spans about 5,200 square feet across three stories.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Lawyers for Musk and OpenAI concluded their closing arguments on Thursday after three weeks of proceedings.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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In a statement to this news organization, the sheriff’s office said that probe concluded that the latter claims were unfounded.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
18 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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Food and drink All-day restaurant Pure serves up a sprawling breakfast buffet complete with omelette and pancake stations, heaving tropical fruit platters, and baked goods galore, including Polynesian treats like coconut bread.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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There was a sense of endings at St James’ Park; not definitive, not complete, but persuasive, a final home game for Kieran Trippier as a Newcastle player, and a feeble waft of farewell in the colour of claret.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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“Completed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completed. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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