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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
San Francisco completes its three-game set with New York on Saturday, then has another off-day on Sunday before flying to San Diego for three games against the Padres.
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.
—Gary Trust, Billboard, 23 Mar. 2026
So, this Delray Beach joint completes a 2026 hat trick with only 43 pieces of rodent regularity, 10 of which were in a storage room and 13 of which were under a chest freezer.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
If the offender successfully completes the diversion program, the criminal charges are dismissed.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 2026
Lopez completes four of the five tasks before climbing down the tree with plenty of time to dismantle his ropes system.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
If the person successfully completes the program, all citations are removed from their record.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Sorlie completes the 1,100-mile race across Alaska in nine days, 18 hours, 39 minutes and 31 seconds.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Tasteful landscape design completes the outdoor oasis.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.
—Gary Trust, Billboard, 23 Mar. 2026
So, this Delray Beach joint completes a 2026 hat trick with only 43 pieces of rodent regularity, 10 of which were in a storage room and 13 of which were under a chest freezer.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
If the offender successfully completes the diversion program, the criminal charges are dismissed.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 2026
Lopez completes four of the five tasks before climbing down the tree with plenty of time to dismantle his ropes system.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
If the person successfully completes the program, all citations are removed from their record.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Sorlie completes the 1,100-mile race across Alaska in nine days, 18 hours, 39 minutes and 31 seconds.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Tasteful landscape design completes the outdoor oasis.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completes
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The Stars’ goalie is likely racking up the frequent flier miles as Dallas finishes off the last of its regular season schedule before the playoffs.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Three years later, Vanderbilt finishes 2025-26 with its winningest record since 2002 at 29-5.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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For some, including neighboring musicians, the slow pace of baseball perfectly complements the rhythm of drifting on the water.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Choose whatever best complements your face shape and outfit aesthetic.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
26 Mar. 2026
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The move will allow TSA employees to get their paychecks as early as March 30 instead of waiting for back pay after the shutdown ends.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Loose ends and compelling payoffs await after a subdued and slow-ish first frame that struggles with a balance between dark brooding and uneven lull.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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After-dark travel also fulfills the growing demand for novel adventures, because these days, a pristine night sky is especially rare.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
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Libra September 23 – October 22 What sort of art fulfils your soul?—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Chavez’s name also adorns buildings and departments across California college campuses, especially those focused on Latino communities, Chicano studies and labor studies.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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My favorite Italian/Italian American cookbooks The famous recipe for pinwheel lasagna that adorns the cover is one of my go-to dishes.—
Jamila Robinson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Feb. 2026
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As the University of Bath team concludes, embedding living components into concrete could allow infrastructure to heal itself from within, extending service life and mitigating climate impact.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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Compiled by the Associated Press That concludes today’s newsletter.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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For those partial to a glaze, a drizzle of maple syrup at the end satisfies anyone who loves a sweet finish.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2026
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After several critiques by WNBA hoopers in recent seasons regarding revenue share, the league finally decided to split earnings with its players — but not at the percentage that satisfies those players.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The iconic Burberry pattern, which is known as the Burberry Check, decorates the sole of the shoe, adding more brand identity to the shoes.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Ink decorates her hands and wrists, poking out from under the sleeves of her gray cashmere cardigan.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Completes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completes. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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