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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
Based on McQuiston’s 2019 LGBTQ romantasy novel, the sequel to Red, White & Royal Blue was first announced in May 2024, and the cast celebrated completing production on Red, White & Royal Wedding with a behind-the-scenes clip.
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Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
28 June 2026
After completing the most recent debt campaign, Trinity hosted a special ceremony, assisted by kids from a local Scouting group.
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Noam Levey,
NPR,
28 June 2026
Eddie Musallet, the owner of World Fresh Market in Overland Park and several El Mercado Fresco locations across the metro, hopes to open the new location by the end of July or beginning of August after completing renovations to both inside and outside the building.
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Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
Robichaud has stayed in California, completing her master’s degree in biomedical engineering.
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Lucy Glynn,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
The 1-3-5 rule helps prioritize tasks by completing 1 large, 3 medium, and 5 small tasks daily.
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Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2026
Booking doctor visits, completing insurance forms and researching providers.
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Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
When Rebecca disappears while completing a spy mission of her own, Wolfe dusts off his past tools and tricks to rescue her.
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Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
26 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
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
28 June 2026
After completing the most recent debt campaign, Trinity hosted a special ceremony, assisted by kids from a local Scouting group.
—
Noam Levey,
NPR,
28 June 2026
Eddie Musallet, the owner of World Fresh Market in Overland Park and several El Mercado Fresco locations across the metro, hopes to open the new location by the end of July or beginning of August after completing renovations to both inside and outside the building.
—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
Robichaud has stayed in California, completing her master’s degree in biomedical engineering.
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Lucy Glynn,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
The 1-3-5 rule helps prioritize tasks by completing 1 large, 3 medium, and 5 small tasks daily.
—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2026
Booking doctor visits, completing insurance forms and researching providers.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
When Rebecca disappears while completing a spy mission of her own, Wolfe dusts off his past tools and tricks to rescue her.
—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
26 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.
—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
21 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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Neighbors digging with their hands is usually the true image of first responders, yet the longer that image lasts the more evident the State’s failure is in fulfilling its duties as guarantors of life and public safety.
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That is journalism fulfilling its civic duty.
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Angela, a high-strung perfectionist, spends the day meticulously preparing dinner and decorating the apartment for the impromptu gathering.
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The test, Craig said, is whether the partnership produces something real for fans rather than just decorating the shirt.
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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 29 Jun. 2026.
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