COMPLETES Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

completes

verb

present tense third-person singular of complete

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 The eyes of the nation will be on the Peach State as Governor Brian Kemp completes his second term, unable to run again, and leaving a vacuum for a new conservative, or liberal, leader in the South. —

Irene Wright, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026 Stephenie completes the task and gets a Steal a Vote. —

Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2026 My nephew, Harold Kuschel, 17, completes our quintet of regulars. —

Dr. C. E. Kuschel, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026 SafeErase completes the cycle by securely removing data from old systems. —

Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2026 After the vinegar cycle completes, sprinkle ½ cup of baking soda directly into the drum. —

Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026 Once the charter review committee completes its process, its proposal will go to the Folsom City Council, according to interim City Attorney Sari Dierking. —

Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026 Age of the Ram completes the series and gives Crockett three major albums since mid-March 2025. —

Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026 When a customer completes an order online with a participating retailer, SameDay Local automatically matches them to the appropriate vehicle and driver, assigns the route and provides them live near-real-time tracking updates from pickup to delivery. —

Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026

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In that heartbreaking scene, Hal (Cranston) finishes setting up the elaborate domino run, only to set it off when leaving the room to pick up a video camera.

— Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Samantha Santana finishes a shot from 15 yards out on a pass from Dylan Watson as the Texans take advantage of a counterattack to extend their lead.

— Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 9 Apr. 2026