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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
Spain hasn’t scored a World Cup goal since Álvaro Morata’s in a 2-1 group stage loss to Japan in 2022, this despite completing 2,500 passes and taking 49 shots, according to the BBC.
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Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
The actress, 40, posted the update — which featured a photo of herself smiling widely in a pink sports bra and matching jogging shorts after completing the KLM Norte Sur in Madrid on Sunday, June 21 — on Instagram.
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Statistically the game was a mismatch, not a draw, with Belgium outshooting Iran 23-7, completing nearly three times as many passes and controlling the ball for more than 60 of the 90 minutes.
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Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
Peralta fell apart immediately, giving up three runs over the first two innings, and putting the Mets in a 10-0 hole without completing three innings.
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Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
Neeleman has previously stated a goal of completing an initial public offering by 2027, but there are no updates on when that might happen.
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Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
20 June 2026
Joe Gillette after completing radiotherapy.
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Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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.
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ABC News,
14 June 2026
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
The actress, 40, posted the update — which featured a photo of herself smiling widely in a pink sports bra and matching jogging shorts after completing the KLM Norte Sur in Madrid on Sunday, June 21 — on Instagram.
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Statistically the game was a mismatch, not a draw, with Belgium outshooting Iran 23-7, completing nearly three times as many passes and controlling the ball for more than 60 of the 90 minutes.
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Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
Peralta fell apart immediately, giving up three runs over the first two innings, and putting the Mets in a 10-0 hole without completing three innings.
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Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
Neeleman has previously stated a goal of completing an initial public offering by 2027, but there are no updates on when that might happen.
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Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
20 June 2026
Joe Gillette after completing radiotherapy.
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Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completing
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But according to master distiller Brent Elliott, this cask finishing project started well before either of those things were a reality.
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Group placement is key — since the higher the finishing spot in the group, the more favorable the matchup (theoretically) in the next stage.
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The smoky eyes of Duchess Birgitte of Gloucester The Duchess paired her vivid lips—painted in a bright shade of pink, very close to coral—with anthracite-toned eyelids, perfectly complementing her playful silver hairstyle.
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Much of it will come when the wind picks up at night, complementing California’s abundant daytime solar power, and batteries, which discharge for a few hours around sunset.
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And a whistle was called for offside, ending the counterattack.
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But that era is ending because memory is becoming the bottleneck.
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This trendy counter-style eatery is great for a quick, fulfilling lunch or an out-of-the-box happy hour.
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Regardless of the specific age goal, planning for financial security, health, and social connections is crucial for a fulfilling long life.
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Furniture From Only One Store Opting to furnish your living room with pieces from only one store or vendor may seem like an easy solution when decorating.
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Other Décor Mistakes While designers agree that a catalog-style room is one of the biggest decorating pitfalls, there are a few other details that can have a similar effect.
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The 26-date trek kicked off tonight in Minnesota, and currently has stops planned for New York City’s Madison Square Garden and Los Angeles’ Intuit Dome before concluding at Austin’s Moody Center on August 14.
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India and the United States forged ahead in their months-long discussions about an interim trade agreement this week, with United States Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer concluding a two-day trip to New Delhi on Wednesday.
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The keyboard and touchpad also worked great, with satisfying haptic feedback.
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But there is a wide variety of products that address different skin concerns, from peptide serums for wrinkles to satisfying face masks to deeply hydrated skin.
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The white button-down and black mini skirt combination is a classic pairing that's taken to the next level with rose-adorning pumps and bright red ankle socks.
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After adorning the classic sneaker with various flower details including roses, cherry blossoms and bluebells, a new trio of women’s Air Force 1s is blooming at the brink of summer.
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“Completing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completing. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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