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as in finishing
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 complementing
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 ending
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 fulfilling
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 completing
The Orange also dominated possession in the early goings, holding the ball for 69 percent of the first half and completing 307 passes versus Japan’s 130 passes.
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
Iran plays in Inglewood, California, again next Sunday against Belgium, before completing the group stage in Seattle against Egypt on June 26.
—ABC News, 14 June 2026
Mickelson reportedly left the course before completing his round.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Even if many of the passes were simple, completing 84 unblemished ones is never a formality.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 13 June 2026
The court ruling revealed that Joslin was a few weeks shy of completing their two-year trial period when the termination occurred.
—Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
Bassist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson formed Rush in 1968 with drummer John Rutsey completing the original lineup.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 12 June 2026
Yamamoto retired 22 consecutive Angels after Peraza’s triple, allowing no more baserunners while completing eight innings for the first time this season.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 7 June 2026
That said, everyone could benefit from completing a few simple household maintenance tasks on the weekend in order to ensure things flow more smoothly over the course of the busy work week ahead.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
Iran plays in Inglewood, California, again next Sunday against Belgium, before completing the group stage in Seattle against Egypt on June 26.
—ABC News, 14 June 2026
Mickelson reportedly left the course before completing his round.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Even if many of the passes were simple, completing 84 unblemished ones is never a formality.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 13 June 2026
The court ruling revealed that Joslin was a few weeks shy of completing their two-year trial period when the termination occurred.
—Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
Bassist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson formed Rush in 1968 with drummer John Rutsey completing the original lineup.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 12 June 2026
Yamamoto retired 22 consecutive Angels after Peraza’s triple, allowing no more baserunners while completing eight innings for the first time this season.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 7 June 2026
That said, everyone could benefit from completing a few simple household maintenance tasks on the weekend in order to ensure things flow more smoothly over the course of the busy work week ahead.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completing
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Brind’Amour played in only one NHL All-Star Game, received Hart Trophy votes in only one season (2005-06, finishing 10th), and hit the 80-point mark just four times.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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After finishing nine holes, the men enjoy breakfast burritos.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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This wide-leg style has a high-rise, straight-leg fit, perfect for complementing a skinny belt and a polished top, such as a collared shirt or a silk shirt.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
31 May 2026
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Instead, observers can expect to see a bright full moon rising in the southeast after sunset, complementing Manhattanhenge’s golden-orange glow earlier in the evening.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Before ending his career, Tanter witnessed another Laker capture the all-time scoring record as James eclipsed Abdul-Jabbar's 38,287 points.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Iraq came very close to equalizing before halftime, ending the opening half of this match on a manic run.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
17 June 2026
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Ryan Castilloux managing director of Adamas Intelligence The European region currently imports nearly all of its rare earth magnets from China, although Suleman expects Neo’s Narva facility to be capable of fulfilling around 10% of that demand.—
Sam Meredith,Christopher Kang,
CNBC,
4 Dec. 2025
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Investopedia, the financial journalism site, uses similar calculations to estimate how much emergency savings a family should hold (about $35,000, on average) and the lifetime costs of fulfilling the American dream (roughly $5 million).—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
3 Dec. 2025
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The plush creatures sell out in seconds and are worn by kids and celebs alike, even decorating ultra-expensive Hèrmes Birkin bags.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
25 June 2025
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As a hub to gather with family and friends, a neutral, airy palette has long dominated their interior decorating schemes.—
Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
23 June 2025
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The authors disagreed with that earlier assessment, concluding that the bone marks were more consistent with whittling using a sharp implement.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
11 June 2026
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The House narrowly voted yesterday to allocate roughly $70 billion to the Department of Homeland Security for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol, concluding a 115-day standoff over immigration policy.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
10 June 2026
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The chicken is what transforms it from a lighter salad into a complete, satisfying meal that actually holds you over.—
Jennifer Klump,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2026
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Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter align low over the western horizon after sunset, creating a satisfying mini planetary parade and a perfect astrophoto opportunity using a wide-angle lens or even just a smartphone.—
Jules-Pierre Malartre,
Space.com,
11 June 2026
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Standing 566 feet high and crowned with a five-story ceramic cross, the central Tower of Jesus Christ is the highest of 18 adorning the Sagrada Família, a bucket-list item for most travelers to the city in Spain’s northeastern Catalonia region.—
Claudio Lavanga,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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Kansas Citians are feeding into the excitement with events, decorations and more adorning the city.—
Zuri Primos
June 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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“Completing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completing. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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