completes

Definition of completesnext
present tense third-person singular of complete
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as in complements
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 ends
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 completes Advertisement If a good finale ties up a show’s plot and answers crucial questions, then a great one completes character arcs and deepens themes developed across multiple seasons, revealing the intricacy of narrative architecture too subtle to perceive from one week to the next. Judy Berman, Time, 29 May 2026 Even at the hotels, when Disney completes a refurbishment of guest rooms and common areas, ratings tend to increase by at least five points at resorts like Pop Century and Port Orleans - Riverside. Megan Dubois, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 Payton left no doubt about Nix’s availability for training camp as the third-year quarterback completes rehab from two offseason ankle procedures. Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 27 May 2026 Anyone who completes the 50-day Summer Reading Challenge will also be entered into our grand prize drawing. Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026 So much that was hidden now completes the whole. Literary Hub, 19 May 2026 Every staff member completes state and federal background checks on an annual basis and a 40-plus-hour orientation before working directly with students, with ongoing training reinforced weekly and through quarterly and annual specialized instruction. Samantha Rappaport, CBS News, 18 May 2026 For those using public transit from inland, the Greenbush Commuter Rail stops in nearby Hingham, where a quick ride-share or the same 714 bus completes the final stretch onto the peninsula. Cheryl Maguire, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026 Celeste completes avionics testing Celeste is working towards demonstrating these advantages in real flight tests. Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completes
Verb
  • Alcaraz, who plans to attend Palomar College next season and work as a middle infielder, finishes the season 7-3 with 74 strikeouts in 47 1/3 innings.
    John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
  • To be sure, barring an Eric Swalwell-style implosion by Becerra or Steyer, depending on who finishes in the top two, the next governor of California will almost certainly be a Democrat.
    Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
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  • The gorgeous Bordeaux color on my bed complements the rest of my decor.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
  • The venue aims to create a full-service cocktail experience that complements the lively energy within the food hall.
    Amari Riley, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
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  • Voting for the mall ends June 1.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
  • Fans who fear Major League Baseball is headed toward a work stoppage because the collective-bargaining agreement ends later this year could not have liked the events of the past week.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
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  • And if some don’t feel like The Mandalorian fulfills that mission,there’s always Starfighter (also greenlit under Kennedy).
    Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
  • Meanwhile, José Arcadio Segundo fulfills the patriarch's dream of connecting Macondo to the outside world.
    Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Verb
  • This volume adorns a huge number of bedside tables for a reason.
    Anna Holmes, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
  • Entry comes with a tug on the giant calligraphy brush that adorns the doorway.
    Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
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  • The 2026 French Open, Roland-Garros, kicked off with first round matches on Saturday and concludes on June 7.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
  • That concludes today’s newsletter.
    Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
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  • And there’s something about working with animals, again, that satisfies my curiosity as well as Art’s.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 May 2026
  • When the weather gets warm, nothing satisfies quite like cold noodles in iced broth.
    Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2026
Verb
  • Among the first illustrators Vicki represented was Robert Grossman, who eventually became Annie’s dad — his art still decorates the walls.
    Anne Kadet, Curbed, 15 May 2026
  • My cabin had a neutral-toned color scheme with decor in varying shades of beige and a dark navy carpet, which was a nice contrast to the vibrant art that decorates most of the ship.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

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“Completes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completes. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.

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