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
Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
After the final design is completed and funding is secured, construction could begin as early as 2030.
—Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Under the collaboration framework, prototype trials have been completed, while production-prototype testing has also been successfully finalized.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
After the mission design was finalized back in April of 2025, the reallocation of resources meant that the initial costing process could only be completed in September.
—Big Think, 11 Mar. 2026
Further modeling would need to be completed to see how the elevated roadways would affect pollution levels.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
On Tuesday, the Chieftains completed the job and did so in dramatic fashion.
—Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Once the new interchange is completed in 2027, drivers will be able to exit I-84 and enter the new north-south Idaho 16 extension without stopping, the Statesman previously reported.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Both became coaches after their playing days were completed.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
The rematch against Nashville will be the first time Inter Miami plays in front of its home fans this season, as the team is playing its first five games on the road to allow for construction to be completed on Nu Stadium.
—Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
After the final design is completed and funding is secured, construction could begin as early as 2030.
—Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Under the collaboration framework, prototype trials have been completed, while production-prototype testing has also been successfully finalized.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
After the mission design was finalized back in April of 2025, the reallocation of resources meant that the initial costing process could only be completed in September.
—Big Think, 11 Mar. 2026
Further modeling would need to be completed to see how the elevated roadways would affect pollution levels.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
On Tuesday, the Chieftains completed the job and did so in dramatic fashion.
—Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Once the new interchange is completed in 2027, drivers will be able to exit I-84 and enter the new north-south Idaho 16 extension without stopping, the Statesman previously reported.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Both became coaches after their playing days were completed.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completed
Adjective
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Instead of starkness, elements such as area rugs, throws and artwork help make a space feel finished and energized.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Mar. 2026
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The finished texture should be more of a liquid than a solid.—
Carla Lalli Music,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Mi Pueblo Supermarket has two locations, each roof adorned in the flags of Latin American countries.—
Bob Carlton,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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Survivors wore leis, and pineapples adorned with sunglasses sat on every table in the Staybridge’s modest meeting room.—
Jacob Stern,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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These signals intensified recently when Kast abruptly ended the transition process after a clash with outgoing Boric over a project to install a submarine cable to connect Chile and China.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Voting for the Oscars ended March 5, possibly giving members of the academy just enough time to reconsider the slate of nominees.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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On Wednesday night, with a dose of pentobarbital pumped into a vein, Ricks’ wish was fulfilled.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 12,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
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One of those parents, Jeff Peck, sees the light at the end of a long hallway, a dream fulfilled after 25 years of fundraisers, plans, permits, and public hearings.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 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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Some choose to porch sip with friends—ideally complemented with rocking chairs—while others soak up the beauty of a Southern spring in sweet silence.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Connecticut already has one of the largest income tax credits for the working poor, Fazio added, complemented by a healthy social services safety net.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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An extensive Reuters investigation concluded the man responsible for wall murals spotted on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean were created by English artist Robin Gunningham.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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When the funeral concluded after about 75 minutes Monday, the procession ended at Cedar Grove Cemetery, on the edge of campus.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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To her, Dorr’s presentation satisfied questions of access, freeing the library board to consider capacity.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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The legislation laid out in detail a governance structure that satisfied lenders financing the transaction by giving the borrower, the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, control over decision making for three years after the deal closed.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
23 Feb. 2026
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