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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
If no one completes it in the allotted time, the winner will be chosen by the fewest number of loose pieces left.
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Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
When Schuler's office completes an internal affairs investigations, the sheriff will make the final decision about what discipline is assigned, if warranted.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2026
That mission, Artemis 3, would occur in the years after NASA completes its upcoming Artemis 2 venture that as early as March 2026 could send four astronauts on a 10-day trip circling the moon.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
The serpent hardware at the end of the strap completes the shoe.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
After the vinegar cycle completes, sprinkle ½ cup of baking soda directly into the drum.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
As required by state law and county policy, details of the complaint, the individual involved, and the substance of the allegation are not made public until the board completes its work.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
Now, David Greaves completes his late father’s work, lovingly assembling the footage into a warm narrative that flows naturally from moment to moment.
—Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
Food and music may anchor daily life in Lafayette, but the surrounding swampland—and its hunting, fishing, birding, and kayaking—completes it.
—Phil Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
When Schuler's office completes an internal affairs investigations, the sheriff will make the final decision about what discipline is assigned, if warranted.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2026
That mission, Artemis 3, would occur in the years after NASA completes its upcoming Artemis 2 venture that as early as March 2026 could send four astronauts on a 10-day trip circling the moon.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
The serpent hardware at the end of the strap completes the shoe.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
After the vinegar cycle completes, sprinkle ½ cup of baking soda directly into the drum.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
As required by state law and county policy, details of the complaint, the individual involved, and the substance of the allegation are not made public until the board completes its work.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
Now, David Greaves completes his late father’s work, lovingly assembling the footage into a warm narrative that flows naturally from moment to moment.
—Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
Food and music may anchor daily life in Lafayette, but the surrounding swampland—and its hunting, fishing, birding, and kayaking—completes it.
—Phil Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completes
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Heimuli finishes this season with a 44-1 record.—
Rick Kretzschmar,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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LaVine finishes the contest by dunking from a half step inside the free-throw line and going between his legs.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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His finishing ability is strong, which complements a reliable midrange game.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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This approach treats migrants as human beings, dismantles trafficking incentives, lowers taxpayer costs, and complements federal ICE enforcement within Texas’s constitutional authority.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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But the movie ends when Cathy dies, distraught and brokenhearted over Heathcliff and having starved herself during her pregnancy.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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When the sun moves away from the node, the season ends, and eclipses become impossible again.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Skarsgård plays her dashing woven companion, who fulfills and supports her beyond expectation.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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But Miner believes this work fulfills a certain artistic responsibility.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
16 Feb. 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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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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The Lunar New Year begins February 17, 2026, and starts the 15-day Spring Festival that concludes with the Lantern Festival, according to the Smithsonian Institution.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
17 Feb. 2026
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When Ramadan concludes with Eid, the celebration does not mark an end to discipline but its continuation.—
Irfan Sarwar,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Redlands school officials said the suspension of privileges will remain in place until a student satisfies certain conditions, such as attending a session of Saturday school or performing four hours of community service.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Since then, the British government has worked tirelessly to carve out a deal that satisfies Mauritius without losing its defensive foothold.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
6 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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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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“Completes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completes. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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