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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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
But Orlando City rallied to score the final four games of the match, completing the comeback.
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026
Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza was the offensive MVP after completing 16 of 27 passes for 186 yards and rushing for an iconic 12-yard touchdown.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Norris finished second, with fellow McLaren driver Oscar Piastri completing the podium in third place.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 3 May 2026
The Beijing resident then had to register with local police and on an official app, before completing a 30-minute exam at home.
—Todd Symons, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Charles Mallory, who lived from 1796–1882, arrived in Mystic in 1816 after completing his sailmaker apprenticeship in New London, according to Mystic Seaport.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
After completing secondary school, Keiko moved to the United States to attend Stony Brook University.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 May 2026
Mythos has blown away just about every benchmark of AI progress, including completing complex coding tasks and solving graduate-level problems across a range of subjects.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 1 May 2026
Couldn’t Ohm’s concern with completing his trilogy be a metacommentary on what McCarthy is doing with this movie?
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026
Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza was the offensive MVP after completing 16 of 27 passes for 186 yards and rushing for an iconic 12-yard touchdown.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Norris finished second, with fellow McLaren driver Oscar Piastri completing the podium in third place.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 3 May 2026
The Beijing resident then had to register with local police and on an official app, before completing a 30-minute exam at home.
—Todd Symons, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Charles Mallory, who lived from 1796–1882, arrived in Mystic in 1816 after completing his sailmaker apprenticeship in New London, according to Mystic Seaport.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
After completing secondary school, Keiko moved to the United States to attend Stony Brook University.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 May 2026
Mythos has blown away just about every benchmark of AI progress, including completing complex coding tasks and solving graduate-level problems across a range of subjects.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 1 May 2026
Couldn’t Ohm’s concern with completing his trilogy be a metacommentary on what McCarthy is doing with this movie?
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completing
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After finishing his Army service in Israel at age 21 — which included a stint as a projectionist when movies were shown to soldiers — Firstenberg decided to go to Hollywood.—
Stephen Silver,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Jon and Matt Stinchcomb, Parkview – One or the other started for Parkview each season from 1991 to 1997, each finishing as a first-team all-state player.—
Todd Holcomb,
AJC.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The two served as an odd couple, clashing and complementing each other with their differing personalities.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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However, research continues on the potential for GLP-1s to become part of a new class of Alzheimer’s treatments, potentially complementing other approaches that target amyloid and tau proteins.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Nats then went to the bullpen, ending his night at eight runs (four earned) on five hits over 4 2/3 innings.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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But it was retrieved and Oaks Christian’s runner was tagged out at the plate trying to score, ending the game.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Higher education can give your child the chance to gain the experience and skills for a bright future and a fulfilling life.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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Aguilera, an assistant for the 59ers during the previous two seasons, believes McCoy and Grasha are fulfilling that responsibility.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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No detail was spared with Louis Vuitton tableware decorating every dining experience from lunches to dinners.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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Take Inspiration from Cherished Memories Barry's decorating style is largely influenced by her family and childhood.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2026
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But, in the larger sense, history was on the verge of concluding.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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It is later brought back into the synagogue, concluding one of the event’s pillar traditions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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The project began coalescing last year, after the two had completed the arduous but clearly satisfying production on Apex.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
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The NeeDoh Nice Cube is cube-shaped with sharp corners that are satisfying to squeeze from all sides.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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Madonna honored the era with fishnets, metal studs and silver chains adorning a Givenchy mini plaid blazer by Riccardo Tisci.—
Luis Giraldo,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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The old-fashioned accent has recently gained a newfound popularity of late—particularly creative people are even adorning their lamps with brooches.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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“Completing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completing. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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