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
CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
Construction is expected to begin in early March and be completed by December 2026, according to the Port of San Diego.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Rebuilding the bullpen after the Twins dealt five relievers at the trade deadline was a major focus of the offseason, and many of the roster moves to address it were completed over the past month.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
The transaction is expected to be completed in mid-2026 as Charter works to get regulatory approvals.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
The first land purchases for the nearly 5,000-acre park were completed in 2011, and the city of Strawn donated crucial land along the 90-acre Tucker Lake in 2014.
—Emily Brindley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
There are exemptions if the landlord has completed substantial renovations that cost more than $50,000 per unit.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2026
Findings of the French state auditor said the Louvre’s security overhaul is not expected to be completed until 2032, according to French media reports.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
The expansion of the mural in a San Fernando Valley floodwater channel is set to be completed in 2028.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
Giving families tools to improve reading at home Before Juri Sleet completed her literacy screening at age 3, her grandmother, Quintina Davis, worried Juri didn’t have enough opportunities for early learning.
—CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
Construction is expected to begin in early March and be completed by December 2026, according to the Port of San Diego.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Rebuilding the bullpen after the Twins dealt five relievers at the trade deadline was a major focus of the offseason, and many of the roster moves to address it were completed over the past month.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
The transaction is expected to be completed in mid-2026 as Charter works to get regulatory approvals.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
The first land purchases for the nearly 5,000-acre park were completed in 2011, and the city of Strawn donated crucial land along the 90-acre Tucker Lake in 2014.
—Emily Brindley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
There are exemptions if the landlord has completed substantial renovations that cost more than $50,000 per unit.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2026
Findings of the French state auditor said the Louvre’s security overhaul is not expected to be completed until 2032, according to French media reports.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
The expansion of the mural in a San Fernando Valley floodwater channel is set to be completed in 2028.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completed
Adjective
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For this approach, spread a 1/2- to 1-inch layer of finished compost over the soil, then plant seeds directly into the compost.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
25 Feb. 2026
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Yet even now he’s not quite finished with the King.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Its patterned black print was adorned by a chunky turquoise beaded piping.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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The lightweight LyreBird Silky Oversized Pajama Shirt is $58 off and adorned with cherries, while the LyreBird Hearts Scalloped Cropped Pants feature a charming scalloped hem in a flattering cropped cut for 43 percent off.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As excited as Celebrini was to be back in San Jose, there was still some bitterness as to how the Olympic tournament ended.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Twenty-one days later, Vegas ended the season series between the teams with a 6-4 win that featured five goals from the visitors in the last 12 minutes.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Companies are also betting big on humanoid robots, which could eventually take over many tasks currently being fulfilled by humans.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
19 Feb. 2026
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The show was providing legal guidance that the broadcast could trigger the FCC equal time rule for two other candidates, including Representative Jasmine Crockett, and presented options for how equal time for other candidates could be fulfilled.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 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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Unexpected detours on archival tropes extend to outerwear, done for example in meaty leather with a tough look, but bonded with cashmere, lined in stripey fabrics in the vein of the most traditional Boss overcoats and complemented with horn buttons or stripey linings.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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For a stylish touch, the pitcher has a glossy, pink finish that’s complemented by embossed bows, an ergonomic handle, and an easy-pour spout.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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More research is needed to confirm the potential effects of these exercises and to inform clinical recommendations, the researchers concluded.—
Julia Sullivan,
Health,
23 Feb. 2026
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He was advised to refrain from directly contacting district students and staff until the investigation concluded.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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But ultimately, the bill satisfied enough legislators to pass both chambers.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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Gartside seemed aware of a certain potential for racial condescension in his worship of Franklin and unsure of how to resolve it, struggling to offer an explanation that satisfied him of her role in the cosmology of Cupid and Psyche 85.—
Andy Cush,
Pitchfork,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Completed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completed. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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