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as in to finish
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 to complement
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 to end
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 to fulfill
to do what is required by the terms of
no payments will be made until the contract is completed
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as in entire
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
a complete deck of cards
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as in finished
brought or having come to an end
your education is never complete—there's always something more to learn
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as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points
will present complete coverage of the tennis tournament
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as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions
he's a complete genius
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as in thorough
trying all possibilities
a complete search of the computer file
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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
a riding school that will teach you all skills required of the complete equestrian
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
In the second inning, a 23-year-old center fielder named Dusty Baker doubled to lead off the inning, then hit his 16th home run of the season, then grounded out to end a 13-run inning and complete the Braves’ scoring for the day.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
Below, my complete review of Avantgarde Refined Caves of Cappadocia.
—Anya Von Bremzen, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
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Views to Palazzo Borghese’s gardens complete the picture—the best are from the terrace of the Melangolo and Borghese Suites.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
In the second inning, a 23-year-old center fielder named Dusty Baker doubled to lead off the inning, then hit his 16th home run of the season, then grounded out to end a 13-run inning and complete the Braves’ scoring for the day.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Adjective
Today, no visit is complete without an order of the massive Garbage Plate, a hearty pile of hash browns, eggs, cheese, vegetables, and breakfast meat served sizzling from the griddle.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
Below, my complete review of Avantgarde Refined Caves of Cappadocia.
—Anya Von Bremzen, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
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When her mother’s former gallerist reaches out with the offer of a show in exchange for the series’ completion, Indigo sees it as a financial lifeline—and in the face of her mother’s staunch refusal, decides to finish the series herself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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McCarthy finished two for four at the plate, including a solo homer in the third for a 2-0 lead.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Enormous shower stalls complement deep soaking tubs and spacious walk-in closets.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The future will hopefully enable microcredentials and academic offerings to complement one another and enhance and accelerate student learning across the nation and across the world.—
Bryan Penprase,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The argument is that increasing fear among Ukrainian citizens will in turn put more pressure on Zelensky’s government to end the war on the Kremlin’s terms.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The superintendent of the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District said that a shooting took place after the graduation ceremonies had ended.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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If successful, Papapetropoulos believes that these efforts could redefine treatment for conditions linked to the blood-brain barrier, such as multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease, ALS, and stroke, fulfilling his goal to change how these diseases are addressed.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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While the position entails fulfilling four roles, the job of the assessor arguably carries the highest stakes.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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The company says that the addition of a second pilot will boost training for the entire fleet and will also improve its performance in dangerous scenarios.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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The cottonmouth can be found throughout the entire state, much like the eastern diamondback rattlesnake.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Even though their scene was complicated to navigate, Stone is thrilled with the finished film.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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The overall warmth of the finished basement keeps pulling the family downstairs.—
Jody Garlock,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2026
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To operate safely in dynamic industrial settings, the robot is equipped with dual front-and-rear LiDAR systems and a comprehensive perception suite.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Kenjura told Crain the police department was working on a comprehensive update to the city’s safety ordinances that will address concerns related to e-scooters and other mobility devices.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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What’s most striking is its utter lack of substance.—
Michelle Goldberg,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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When the squad reported back to Kirkby five days after his death, the training complex was a scene of utter devastation.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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