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as in finishes
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 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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as in fulfills
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 completes
After a bloody final battle, Clarisse (Dior Goodjohn) finally completes her quest and heals Thalia’s tree with the Golden Fleece.
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2026
Taylor Swift enters the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Vice President JD Vance makes a major life announcement, and Indiana completes its transformation from basketball school to football powerhouse.
—Melinda Yao, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026
The win completes a stunning turnaround orchestrated by second-year coach Curt Cignetti, who inherited what is historically one of the weakest programs in the Football Bowl Subdivision but quickly transformed the Hoosiers into the best team the sport has to offer.
—Michael Smith, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
For example, a cash basis consultant who completes a project in December but is paid in January reports the income in January, when payment is received.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
This year, Seoul’s Green Path—a sprawling network of connected green spaces—completes.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Some racks can be left inside the oven during a self-clean cycle and wiped clean after the cycle completes.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
Astronomers believe Siwarha completes one orbit around Betelgeuse every six years — hence the larger star’s change in brightness every six years.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
This completes one repetition, or rep, of the movement.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 9 Jan. 2026
Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2026
Taylor Swift enters the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Vice President JD Vance makes a major life announcement, and Indiana completes its transformation from basketball school to football powerhouse.
—Melinda Yao, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026
The win completes a stunning turnaround orchestrated by second-year coach Curt Cignetti, who inherited what is historically one of the weakest programs in the Football Bowl Subdivision but quickly transformed the Hoosiers into the best team the sport has to offer.
—Michael Smith, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
For example, a cash basis consultant who completes a project in December but is paid in January reports the income in January, when payment is received.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
This year, Seoul’s Green Path—a sprawling network of connected green spaces—completes.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Some racks can be left inside the oven during a self-clean cycle and wiped clean after the cycle completes.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
Astronomers believe Siwarha completes one orbit around Betelgeuse every six years — hence the larger star’s change in brightness every six years.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
This completes one repetition, or rep, of the movement.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completes
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As the top two vote-getters, Rehmet and Wambsganss advanced to the runoff election, where voters will decide who finishes out the remainder of Hancock’s four-year term.—
Eleanor Dearman
Updated January 23,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Jan. 2026
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More information is expected to come out once the Michigan State Police finishes its investigation into what happened.—
Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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This traditional design complements many home styles, including Colonial, Victorian and modern homes.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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The strap is Saffiano leather, known for its distinctive cross-hatch pattern, a brown color that complements the warm gold case and mineral dial.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Big and bold, this is often the museum that visitors talk about long after their Chicago trip ends.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
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The standoff ends when Lynch extends his left arm toward Bradley with the weapon in his hand, causing the officer to fire his service weapon once and Liu to fire two shots.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Smart & Safe Florida last week filed a brief arguing that the ballot initiative fulfills legal requirements and should be placed on the ballot.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Each member fulfills a different role.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
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Walk a bit deeper inside, and a collage of memories adorns a wall near their kitchen.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Dec. 2025
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Now on at the Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue (the limited season ends on Saturday), an illuminated image of Shields as Dunne adorns the marquee.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
27 Nov. 2025
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The White House on Monday sought to distance itself from those comments, declining to draw conclusions publicly until the investigation concludes.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
28 Jan. 2026
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The White House on Monday sought to distance itself from those comments, declining to draw conclusions publicly until the investigation concludes.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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The trial court now will have to resolve whether the Salvation Army’s work therapy satisfies this two-part test.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Wrestling satisfies a natural need for performance and competition.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2026
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The spectacle, which decorates the eastern edge of El Capitan, requires relatively clear skies and ample water from winter snowmelt.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2026
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Zohran Mamdani has just moved in, and considering the thoughtful aesthetic details of his campaign—which his stylish first lady, artist Rama Duwaji, had a hand in designing—we’re pining for a look at how the couple decorates their new digs.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
14 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Completes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completes. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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