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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 fulfils
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 seventh floor construction completes the first phase of the tower project.
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Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
Bugno, who was instrumental in establishing and growing the WCF into one of the world’s leading film funding institutions, announced his departure over the summer and completes his tenure at the end of 2025.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
Turn over the entire original case file, including investigative reports, warrant documentation, and administrative notes, after PSU completes its investigation.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Sep. 2025
Davidson completes park expansion Davidson has improved the playground and added a picnic shelter and landscaped walking loop at Bradford Neighborhood Park, 13045 Robert Walker Drive, town officials said Friday.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025
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, 22 Sep. 2025
Craft & Kin Scented Candles Set Nothing completes a fall refresh at home like scented candles to fill the air with seasonal aromas.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
The hospital completes the Irvine medical campus.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Seasonal planters flank the door and a large festive wreath made from magnolia leaves and persimmons completes the look and adds the final touch to this beautiful front entry.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
Bugno, who was instrumental in establishing and growing the WCF into one of the world’s leading film funding institutions, announced his departure over the summer and completes his tenure at the end of 2025.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
Turn over the entire original case file, including investigative reports, warrant documentation, and administrative notes, after PSU completes its investigation.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Sep. 2025
Davidson completes park expansion Davidson has improved the playground and added a picnic shelter and landscaped walking loop at Bradford Neighborhood Park, 13045 Robert Walker Drive, town officials said Friday.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025
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, 22 Sep. 2025
Craft & Kin Scented Candles Set Nothing completes a fall refresh at home like scented candles to fill the air with seasonal aromas.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
The hospital completes the Irvine medical campus.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Seasonal planters flank the door and a large festive wreath made from magnolia leaves and persimmons completes the look and adds the final touch to this beautiful front entry.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completes
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From plaster finishes to beadboard, even wallcoverings, each approach has its own personality and level of permanence.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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Royals’ offense finishes strong The Royals were plagued with an inconsistent offense this season.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Sep. 2025
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The unique blend adds a punch of additional tangy flavor that perfectly complements the creaminess and simplicity of basic egg salad.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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Follow an exfoliation schedule that complements your skin type.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
26 Sep. 2025
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Louisville lawmakers have passed an ordinance that ends permit requirements for some protests — an effort led by a Republican council member who has in the past called out Mayor Craig Greenberg's administration for not enforcing the city's permitting rules.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Sep. 2025
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With durable designs and timeless style, these pieces will make holiday cooking easier — and continue to serve you long after the season ends.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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From the cool, dank blue-gray tones of Maria’s basement to the clever signage that adorns the schoolroom walls, the production mechanics work to pull viewers further into this high stakes character study.—
Holly Jones,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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The traditional farmhouse decor that adorns this space can be found at a local craft store, flea market, or secondhand shop.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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The tour kicks off February 11, 2026, in Palm Desert before making stops at iconic venues like Madison Square Garden in New York City and the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, and concludes on April 17, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
22 Sep. 2025
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Bogdan concludes the meeting by extending to me a special thank-you for speaking with the spring intern.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Framework’s introduction of a new graphics module with Nvidia’s RTX 5070 fulfills its promise.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
13 Sep. 2025
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Sniffing fulfills a major part of a canine's sensory needs, one just as important as play and physical and mental exercise.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Her husband sold some of the rare Stephen King memorabilia that decorates their home.—
Kate Snow,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
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Tucked away on the corner of Brookhurst Street and Bolsa Avenue, a colorful neon sign with an assortment of fruits decorates the window of an otherwise unassuming storefront display.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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And if even the sight of files is a turn off for you, this one closes completely to resemble a scholarly looking set of books.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
24 Sep. 2025
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This was the scene at Burberry’s show in London on Monday — a headline event that always closes the city’s fashion week.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Completes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completes. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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