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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
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.
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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
That slow warming changes everything Rather than completing core formation early in the solar system’s history, dense metallic liquid may still be moving toward the center today.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
Rookie forward Raquel Carrera and 2024 WNBA champion Leonie Fiebich are also away from the team completing their commitments with clubs overseas.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2026
Metro plans to open the D Line extension in three phases, with a goal of completing the full route by fall 2027.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Butcher ordered the city to submit a plan, budget and schedule for completing the improvements listed in the agreement by May 29.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
This year, the developer is either constructing or completing seven projects throughout the region, including Carolina Ridge, which is also PulteGroup’s largest project.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 7 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
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
That slow warming changes everything Rather than completing core formation early in the solar system’s history, dense metallic liquid may still be moving toward the center today.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
Rookie forward Raquel Carrera and 2024 WNBA champion Leonie Fiebich are also away from the team completing their commitments with clubs overseas.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2026
Metro plans to open the D Line extension in three phases, with a goal of completing the full route by fall 2027.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Butcher ordered the city to submit a plan, budget and schedule for completing the improvements listed in the agreement by May 29.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
This year, the developer is either constructing or completing seven projects throughout the region, including Carolina Ridge, which is also PulteGroup’s largest project.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 7 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
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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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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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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Growing your favorite flowers from seed can be an incredibly fulfilling journey, offering the chance to witness the entire life cycle of a plant.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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The Valkyries are going into Sunday’s home opener against Phoenix with injuries to Tiffany Hayes and Cecilia Zandalasini – both nursing ailments from Friday’s game – and guard Justė Jocytė still fulfilling her overseas commitment before joining the team.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
9 May 2026
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Her work in adult media informed her decorating decision to restore the home to its former glory and fill it with vintage finds.—
Zoey Goto,
Architectural Digest,
6 May 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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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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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
Cite this Entry
“Completing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completing. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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