1
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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2
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
Instead, exercising can consist of completing puzzles, filling out class reunion surveys and playing games like bridge, other card games and other games in general.
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Renda coordinated the offense, passing for 288 yards and three touchdowns, completing 22 of 28 (79%) passes.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Sep. 2025
Fahey finished the night completing 22 of 32 passes for 255 yards for Mission Viejo and two TDs.
—Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Daniel Trombone developed a depth-perception system for explosive ordnance disposal robots while completing his electronics engineering technology degree at the University of Arkansas, Grantham, according to a US Air Force release published on September 2.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
Some common areas employees are using AI include drafting emails, taking meeting notes, organizing files, data entry and completing forms.
—Ernestine Siu
shreya Ghosal, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
The Garden State has traditionally leaned Democrat, with incumbent Governor Phil Murphy on the verge of completing his second term.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
But completing the longer route would require more funds than the $1 billion committed, as well as the Legislature’s approval to modify the scope of the initial operating segment.
—Kate Talerico, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Nusantara Lima is expected to start work in 2026 after completing a series of checkouts.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Renda coordinated the offense, passing for 288 yards and three touchdowns, completing 22 of 28 (79%) passes.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Sep. 2025
Fahey finished the night completing 22 of 32 passes for 255 yards for Mission Viejo and two TDs.
—Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Daniel Trombone developed a depth-perception system for explosive ordnance disposal robots while completing his electronics engineering technology degree at the University of Arkansas, Grantham, according to a US Air Force release published on September 2.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
Some common areas employees are using AI include drafting emails, taking meeting notes, organizing files, data entry and completing forms.
—Ernestine Siu
shreya Ghosal, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
The Garden State has traditionally leaned Democrat, with incumbent Governor Phil Murphy on the verge of completing his second term.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
But completing the longer route would require more funds than the $1 billion committed, as well as the Legislature’s approval to modify the scope of the initial operating segment.
—Kate Talerico, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Nusantara Lima is expected to start work in 2026 after completing a series of checkouts.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completing
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All in all, the Ferrand II collaboration is a standout example of what happens when blending and finishing all hit their mark.—
Andy Vasoyan,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Or at least that was the easy answer in 2021 and 2022, when Georgia was finishing four years of ranking in the top two nationally in run defense.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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Looking like a child of Janet Jackson’s, her choreography was on point, complete with a rap break and moves complementing an electric guitarist and keytar player that got down behind her.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
7 Sep. 2025
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This is the second ALS clinic operated by UAMS, complementing the original Little Rock location and fulfilling a growing need for access to specialty neurological care in the state's rapidly expanding northwest region.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Sep. 2025
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Total gross for the week ending September 14 was $30,128,088, a boost of about 20% over the previous week and 18% over this time last year.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
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The move has puzzled many since ending the program would bar every company, including oil firms, from accessing federal subsidies for capturing carbon or producing hydrogen fuel.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Live records could also be a way of fulfilling a contractual obligation (too many examples to cite) or a way to mollify fans who were going to have to wait a while for another studio record (Fleetwood Mac’s 1980’s concert record, which bridged the gap between Tusk and Mirage).—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
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Volunteering with girls’ organizations, the elderly, mentoring, or hosting free workshops could all be deeply fulfilling and affirming opportunities.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Offset spatula This decorating tool is a skinny, rectangular spatula used to assist in smoothing icing, which will give your cake a polished finish.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Spoon out 2 tablespoons of nuts to a small bowl; set aside for decorating.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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All the way back in 1928, researchers published a study concluding that coffee had a diuretic effect, making participants urinate more.—
Fran Kritz,
Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Poway concert is the beginning of their fall tour that will take the couple throughout California and up the West Coast, concluding in Vancouver, Washington.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
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The garden is satisfying to Ramona.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Other tasters agreed these anchovies had a meaty texture, which made each fillet a satisfying several bites.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
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The father-son duo both towered over Hargitay, adorning casual clothing in snaps taken from their visit.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Where Old-World Wallpaper Works Best Historically, wallpaper began adorning cupboard interiors and modest rooms of merchant homes.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Completing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completing. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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