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verb

past tense of complete
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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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Recent Examples of completed
Verb
The 100-pound-force (lbf) Frenzy 6 prototype completed its first engine test in September, advancing the company’s effort to develop affordable propulsion systems for the US military. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026 The Conservation Fund has completed its largest farmland acquisition — 298 acres in the Charlotte region, a deal that prevents suburban sprawl while securing a path to land ownership for a local farming family. — Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2026 This is an expansion of the $53 million first phase of Westbend that was completed in 2016. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026 The center, which is expected to be completed in 2027, is being supported by $10 million in public investment. — Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026 Warm-toned blush appeared on her cheeks while a glossy peach pink lip completed the look. — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026 The work is part of a broader effort to eliminate traffic signals along Texas 71 between Austin and Houston and is expected to be completed in fall 2028. — Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 29 Oct. 2026 Almost none has completed the reorganization that produces the compounding gains on the other side. — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026 All of these services are offered at the same location and can be completed in one visit on the same day, generally under one copay. — Marci Lee Nilsen, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completed
Adjective
  • According to iGulu, continuous cooling with CO₂ can keep finished drinks fresh for up to 30 days.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The finished basement has a family room, a stone fireplace, a bar, a wine cellar, a walk-in vault and additional entertaining space.
    — Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Guests stay in traditional handmade gers (with no internet) crafted by local artisans, all featuring intricate handicrafts as well as beds adorned with soft cashmere made in the family’s factory, which also produces cashmere for Hermès.
    — Luke Abrahams, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
  • In the picture, the man stands at the base of a stone structure holding an open book adorned with sigils.
    — Sam Kestenbaum, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Three outside law professors who reviewed the materials at the request of The Post said West Point's actions appear to violate the order issued by Judge Cathy Seibel in September that ended a lawsuit filed by a civilian professor at the academy.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Moussa Diabaté, who ended the game with 11 points, had 11 rebounds in the first half, including eight on the offensive end.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Dellucci and his teammates had fulfilled their personal dreams and made history as the fastest franchise to win a World Series.
    — Don Riddell, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026
  • In 2020, Gaels owner Derrick Bachman fulfilled his dream of revamping a restaurant in his own vision when Brady’s Public House decided not to renew its lease at 5424 Troost Ave.
    — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Ethiopia’s coffee authority is compiling data, but the process is not complete.
    — Damian Zane, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • In practice, that can look like AI pulling together updates from ticketing systems, documentation, source control and incident platforms to give teams a more complete view of progress and risk.
    — Joel Burleson-Davis, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The design comes in a gray Wild Dove colorway which is complemented with metal hardware and a shearling lining.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Glowing yellow, complemented by textiles – not in contrast, but in harmony – and black cinema tools that act like rhythmic drumbeats.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The statement said development work could continue on the property once the court proceedings have concluded.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Scrutiny is also mounting of Russia’s bombardment of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, which continued last night; a UN commission concluded on Monday that these attacks constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Hays' efforts to find a solution to the controversy satisfied neither civil right activists nor intransigent segregationists.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2026
  • If the church’s trunk-or-treat hasn’t satisfied the Halloween excitement, neighboring business MoJoe’s Cafe will also be hosting a trunk-or-treat around the same time, according to the event’s webpage.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026

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“Completed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completed. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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