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
This is what first captures my attention and lends to my understanding of how much a particular artist has accomplished in their career before completing the present artwork before me.
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Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
In such arrangements, the parties typically split the payments, with the authorized entity completing the reimbursement paperwork and the ineligible provider ostensibly performing the services billed.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
The Sin City star accessorized with hoop earrings and layered necklaces, completing her look with a belt, leather trousers, and a longline blazer.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Misrepresenting the incentive pay drivers can earn in exchange for completing certain tasks.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
With Sacramento completing a back-to-back and Dallas beginning one, the teams had lengthy unavailable lists.
—CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Yamamoto threw 52 pitches while completing three innings, giving up five hits and two runs — including a solo home run in the first — while striking out four in the Dodgers’ 12-4 loss.
—Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
But Paramount executives see a path to completing the merger by the end of the year, a source familiar with the company’s thinking said.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Mission is contingent on successful certification of Starliner after completing Starliner-1.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
In such arrangements, the parties typically split the payments, with the authorized entity completing the reimbursement paperwork and the ineligible provider ostensibly performing the services billed.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
The Sin City star accessorized with hoop earrings and layered necklaces, completing her look with a belt, leather trousers, and a longline blazer.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Misrepresenting the incentive pay drivers can earn in exchange for completing certain tasks.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
With Sacramento completing a back-to-back and Dallas beginning one, the teams had lengthy unavailable lists.
—CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Yamamoto threw 52 pitches while completing three innings, giving up five hits and two runs — including a solo home run in the first — while striking out four in the Dodgers’ 12-4 loss.
—Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
But Paramount executives see a path to completing the merger by the end of the year, a source familiar with the company’s thinking said.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Mission is contingent on successful certification of Starliner after completing Starliner-1.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completing
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Petrillo finally got one past him about midway through the second by finishing off a puck at the backdoor post, shortly before Beck tipped in a shot from the point on the power play.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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There have been precious few setbacks for the fledgling talent, but a significant disappointment was finishing seventh at the 2024 junior world championships road race in Zürich, frozen by cold.—
Andy McGrath,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Though the Prime Video TV series and the video games share continuity, the show tends to stay in its own lane, either complementing or adding to the overall lore of the source material.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2026
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Golden West Lainey Wilson’s Western boot brand Golden West recently dropped its Night Bloom cowboy boot, a short style with embossed python leather on the foot and a pull tab, complementing a rich bourbon brown.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Trump has reversed Biden-era clean energy policies, slashing solar and wind funding, ending EV tax credits and opening the Pacific Coast to oil drilling.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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The change to a three-on-three format was made with the goal of ending those games before the skills competition.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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While many of us who are blind or visually impaired live fulfilling, independent lives going to work, school and other activities, our biggest barrier to full participation in society is affordable, reliable transportation.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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These are the growing number of young men who are dropouts, do not work or have meaningful or fulfilling jobs, do not marry, have no children, few friends, and live in the basement of their parents’ home.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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In decorating the kitchen house, Rollins focused on art by Charleston artists like Merton Simpson and William Halsey from the 1860s through the 1970s.—
Felicia Feaster,
AJC.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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For a more subtle approach to decorating, these small flocked bunnies add a tasteful, minimalist nod to the season.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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The lower court ruled in favor of the plaintiffs and the First Amendment, concluding that HR 1069 is overbroad and unconstitutional.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
25 Feb. 2026
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Texas State softball played six games in the River State Classic, winning four games between a bookend of losses, concluding Sunday with a 3-2 defeat in 10 innings to future Pac-12 opponent Colorado State.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Feb. 2026
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This two-culture kitchen approach — fusion cooking, as it is still sometimes called — provides a satisfying meal highlighting the best of each.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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City officials maintain that because the rebates are issued from general revenue rather than a new property tax, the program is considered a budgetary appropriation, satisfying the constitutional requirement that public funds be used for a legitimate public purpose.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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The brown pair of pants adorning Bessette Kennedy is a great addition to anyone's capsule wardrobe.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
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Vergara kept her accessories simple with a dainty evil eye bracelet adorning her wrist.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Completing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completing. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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