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completed

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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
In 2024 the Japanese giant completed its acquisition of 7-Eleven Australia to expand its presence in the country, taking full ownership of the business. Jenny Lee, CNBC, 17 July 2026 Costa Mesa Mayor John Stephens told The Bee in a statement the city of Costa Mesa completed its rezoning in April and has been awaiting comments from HCD. Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026 Other updates may include additional distance requirements from residential properties, restrictions on types of cooling systems or water usage and site testing to be completed at the developer’s expense. Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026 Once fully completed by 2029, the three-phase project will be the nation’s largest solar and battery storage project to date. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026 On Wednesday’s earnings call, Yeshaya said that more than half of those inflows came from employees at companies that completed IPOs during the quarter. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 16 July 2026 Garner completed the look with block-heel platform sandals and silver jewelry. Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 The drug has completed four Phase 1 trials in adults with brain, breast, and skin cancers and received FDA Fast Track designation for pediatric central nervous system tumors. Steve Midway, STAT, 16 July 2026 This particular booster, known as 1067, has already completed 35 orbital missions, more than any other SpaceX rocket in history. Mike Wall, Space.com, 9 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completed
Adjective
  • To combat that, add finished compost (to boost those microbe levels) or use a liquid product like fish emulsion that is more immediately usable by plants.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
  • The listing is not for a finished luxury home with glass walls and high-end appliances.
    David Caraccio Updated July 13, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026
Verb
  • Photos of personal belongings, like smartphones, left behind the bar on the night of fire adorned the walls.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026
  • Once plated, the steak remains at center stage, adorned with a drizzle of the bright, herbaceous chermoula, which enhances the meat without overpowering its rich flavor.
    Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • United States forward Folarin Balogun has signed with the high-profile Klutch Sports agency following an eventful World Cup campaign that ended when the national team was eliminated by Belgium in the round of 16.
    Martin Rogers, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • After a severe concussion ended his career, that structure disappeared almost overnight.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
Verb
  • But the request wasn’t fulfilled until nearly three months later, on Friday, July 10, after the Observer’s attorney, Benjamin Leighton, reached out to CATS.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2026
  • Launched in 2023, Euclid has fulfilled its promise in its mission to discover early quasars, with this hitherto unprecedented haul of 31 of these black hole engines.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 9 July 2026
Adjective
  • But his dominance in the second quarter gave the Hawks complete separation from the Celtics.
    Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
  • Quench them with a copious deluge of water and stir to guarantee complete cooling.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • Maher brought her mom as her date this year, who wore a long silver sequin gown that complemented her daughter’s look.
    Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
  • The miniskirt was complemented by rope detailing around the hem.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • Days before the British sanction, the executive committee of the ICC’s oversight body concluded that Khan had committed serious misconduct and recommended that he be removed from office.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • Advertisement By last fall, Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs had concluded that its conventional public diplomacy efforts—known in Israel as hasbara—were woefully insufficient.
    Eric Cortellessa, Time, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • The deal would not have satisfied Cuba's spiraling energy needs.
    Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • One of the daily specials, a creamy risotto accented with a bold red pepper puree and blackened shrimp, caught my eye and satisfied my cravings for something comforting.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026

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“Completed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completed. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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