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
The little rotorcraft far exceeded mission managers' expectations, completing a total of 72 flights over the course of nearly three years.
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 17 May 2026
In one September 2025 event, the system struck a metal chain while entering a parking lot after completing an unprotected left turn.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Atlantic Industrial Coatings has been tasked with completing the makeover of the landmark.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Abraham died in 1987 at 49, shortly after completing it.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2026
With aligned curriculum and supervised field experience, the programs at these colleges ensure graduates are ready to apply for certification immediately upon completing their degree.
—Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Those with scores between 498 and 501 still had a 94% chance of completing their first year.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 15 May 2026
After Minnesota killed the first penalty of the game — an accomplishment of note with the way the Wild penalty kill was torched in the first two games — Kaprizov opened the scoring with the teams skating 4-on-4, completing a speedy rush to the net after a set-up pass from Faber.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 10 May 2026
His London debut, Tobi Masa at the Chancery Rosewood, introduced a seven-seat omakase counter in February, completing the restaurant’s offering within the new hotel.
—Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 10 May 2026
Josh Dinner, Space.com, 17 May 2026
In one September 2025 event, the system struck a metal chain while entering a parking lot after completing an unprotected left turn.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Atlantic Industrial Coatings has been tasked with completing the makeover of the landmark.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Abraham died in 1987 at 49, shortly after completing it.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2026
With aligned curriculum and supervised field experience, the programs at these colleges ensure graduates are ready to apply for certification immediately upon completing their degree.
—Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Those with scores between 498 and 501 still had a 94% chance of completing their first year.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 15 May 2026
After Minnesota killed the first penalty of the game — an accomplishment of note with the way the Wild penalty kill was torched in the first two games — Kaprizov opened the scoring with the teams skating 4-on-4, completing a speedy rush to the net after a set-up pass from Faber.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 10 May 2026
His London debut, Tobi Masa at the Chancery Rosewood, introduced a seven-seat omakase counter in February, completing the restaurant’s offering within the new hotel.
—Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completing
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The Bills and Lions both enter this season with Super Bowl aspirations after finishing last season with top-five offenses.—
Amos Morale III,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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The Denim Trends Forum will provide a look at the Fall/Winter 2027-2028 trends shaping denim, from raw materials and finishing to textures, colors and new responsible developments.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Like so many of his predecessors from the Heat developmental pipeline, there is an appreciation of complementing those higher in the hierarchy.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Star Catcher envisions its power-node system as complementing nuclear generators rather than supplanting them, according to Rush.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
12 May 2026
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In all, the 39 Broadway productions (one fewer than the previous week due to Book of Mormon) grossed $38,297,488 for the week ending May 10, a drop of 3% from the previous week and down about 11% from last year at this time.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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The Lakers plan to hire two assistant general managers, Rob Pelinka, the team’s president of basketball operations and general manager, said in a season-ending news conference Tuesday after the Lakers were swept out of the Western Conference semifinals by the Oklahoma City Thunder.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The web of hospitality here binds residents of all ages together for a fulfilling and memory-rich lifestyle.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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Lee began working under Price in June 2023 as a public information officer, a position charged with communicating with journalists, disseminating information to the public and fulfilling public records requests.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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Decoration Day was first observed as a national holiday, honoring those who had died in military service during the Civil War, often by decorating their graves with flowers.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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In 1953, Angel’s brother Juan opened a burger-and-ice cream stand called the Snow Cap Drive-In, using recycled lumber and decorating every surface with bright colors and jokes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Federal judges allowed all five to resume construction, essentially concluding that the government didn’t show that the national security risk was so imminent that construction must halt.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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The trek kicks off in September in Detroit before concluding in Atlanta.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
11 May 2026
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December 22 – January 19 A creative idea could click into shape with satisfying precision today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Meatball sliders make a fun and satisfying lunch the whole family will enjoy.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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Even children will have perfectly tied bandanas adorning their necks.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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She can be seen holding a bouquet of white blooms that complement the flowers adorning her romantic hairstyle.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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“Completing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completing. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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